The average train between Godalming and Barnstaple takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Godalming 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 Godalming and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Godalming is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Godalming 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 Godalming to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Godalming station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Godalming to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Godalming to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Godalming and Barnstaple is 240.5 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Godalming to Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 12m.