The average train between Ely and Barnstaple takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 hourly between Ely and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Barnstaple station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Ely to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Barnstaple is 331.6 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 53m.