The average train between Frome and Barnstaple takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Frome 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 4 hours between Frome and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frome is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Frome to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Frome station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Frome to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Frome to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Frome to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Frome and Barnstaple is 122.2 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Frome to Barnstaple via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 53m.