The average train between Doncaster and Barnstaple takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Doncaster and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Doncaster to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Doncaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Doncaster and Barnstaple is 336.7 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 35m.