Dunstable to Barnstaple Trains

Dunstable to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunstable and Barnstaple takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

5h 31m

£107–188

Dunstable to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Dunstable and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:08 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:37 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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