The average train between Farnham and Barnstaple takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Farnham 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 every 2 hours between Farnham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Farnham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Farnham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Farnham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Farnham to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Farnham to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Farnham to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farnham and Barnstaple is 227.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Farnham to Barnstaple via Ash, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 24m.