The average train between Maidenhead and Barnstaple takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Maidenhead to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Maidenhead to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Maidenhead and Barnstaple is 237.2 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 18m.