The average train between Nottingham and Barnstaple takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 2 hours between Nottingham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Nottingham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Nottingham to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Nottingham and Barnstaple is 288 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 26m.