The average train between Fleet and Barnstaple takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Fleet 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 Fleet and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Fleet is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Fleet 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 Fleet to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Fleet station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Fleet to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Fleet to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Fleet to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Fleet and Barnstaple is 225.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Fleet to Barnstaple via Basingstoke, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 10m.