The average train between Dorking and Barnstaple takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 hourly between Dorking and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Dorking to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Dorking to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Dorking to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dorking and Barnstaple is 260.3 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 6m.