Train Paignton to Barnstaple from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Barnstaple takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 67 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m

£30–59

Paignton to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

3:22 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:19 PM → 7:31 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:20 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:19 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:19 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:19 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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