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Trip Overview

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.

1h 8m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Barnstaple train times

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 10:55 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Barnstaple, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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