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Gatwick to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Barnstaple takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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.

5h 16m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
  2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
5h 30m
£100–197

Gatwick to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Gatwick to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 30m.

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