The average train between Dumfries and Barnstaple takes 10h 1m 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.
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 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Dumfries to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Dumfries to Barnstaple train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Barnstaple is 444.6 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Barnstaple via Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 45m.