The average train between Exeter and Barnstaple takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter station and arriving at Barnstaple station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Exeter to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Exeter to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Barnstaple is 54.4 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
