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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Barnstaple takes 2h 37m 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 37m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:17 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 20m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 10m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Paignton to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 42m.

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