Train Durham to Barnstaple from £254 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Barnstaple takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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.

8h 7m
Duration: 409 mi
Distance: £254
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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7h 46m

£207–303

Durham to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Durham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 4:53 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

12:53 PM → 8:32 PM
7h 38m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:28 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:43 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:28 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 5:28 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 32m • 1 change

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