The average train between Exeter Central and Barnstaple takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter Central 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 Exeter Central and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter Central station and arriving at Barnstaple station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Exeter Central to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter Central to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Exeter Central and Barnstaple is 53.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter Central to Barnstaple hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 12m.