The average train between Petersfield and Barnstaple takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Petersfield 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 Petersfield and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petersfield is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Petersfield 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 Petersfield to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Petersfield station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Petersfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Petersfield to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Petersfield to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Petersfield and Barnstaple is 218.2 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Petersfield to Barnstaple via Guildford, Reading, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 36m.