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Preston to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Barnstaple takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 19m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
£174
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
7h 1m
£139–225

Preston to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 1m.

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