The average train between Kent and Barnstaple takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 46m • 4 changes




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10h 39m • 4 changes




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5h 10m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Barnstaple station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Kent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Kent to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kent and Barnstaple is 333 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Barnstaple via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 49m.