The average train between Poole and Barnstaple takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Poole to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Poole to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Barnstaple is 151 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 18m.