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The average train between Preston and Barnstaple takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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.
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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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Preston and Barnstaple is 312.1 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 36m.
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