The average train between London and Barnstaple takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
London to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your London to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Barnstaple is 277.4 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 58m.