The average train between Horley and Barnstaple takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Horley 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 Horley and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Horley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Horley to Barnstaple train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Horley and Barnstaple is 272.3 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Barnstaple via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 29m.