The average train between Hull and Barnstaple takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Hull 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 2 hours between Hull and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Hull to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Barnstaple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Hull to Barnstaple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hull and Barnstaple is 389.2 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 2m.