The average train between Newhaven and Barnstaple takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Lewes and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Barnstaple station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Newhaven to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Newhaven to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Newhaven to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Newhaven and Barnstaple is 289.5 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Barnstaple via Lewes, London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 32m.