Poole to Barnstaple Trains

Poole to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Barnstaple takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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.

7h 15m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

6h 20m

£62–123

Poole to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:08 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 3 changes
11:41 PM → 11:25 AM
Arrives next day
11h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
12:52 PM → 7:27 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 8:26 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:52 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
11h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:17 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:21 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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