The average train between Gloucester and Barnstaple takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Gloucester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Gloucester to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Barnstaple is 153.1 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 56m.