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Inverness to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Inverness and Barnstaple takes 17h 41m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

17h 41m
Duration
679 mi
Distance
£304
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Inverness to Barnstaple train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 17h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 29m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 29m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 14m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 37m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 42m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)24h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 27m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 8m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 29m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 53m • 4 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 679.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Barnstaple via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 13h 42m.

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