The average train between Melksham and Barnstaple takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 every 4 hours between Melksham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Melksham to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Melksham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.
Melksham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Melksham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Barnstaple is 137.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Barnstaple via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 11m.