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Dumfries to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Barnstaple takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

9h 58m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£199
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dumfries to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dumfries and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 12m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 12m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 12m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 12m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 12m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 25m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 10m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 30m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 440.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Barnstaple via Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 10h 53m.

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