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Edinburgh to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Barnstaple takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

10h 58m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
9h 22m
£207–339

Edinburgh to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 496.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barnstaple via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 22m.

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