The average train between Ludlow and Barnstaple takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Ludlow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Ludlow to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Ludlow and Barnstaple is 170.3 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m.