The average train between Dover and Barnstaple takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Barnstaple station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Dover to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Dover to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is 374.9 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 44m.