The average train between Rugby and Barnstaple takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Rugby to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Rugby to Barnstaple train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Barnstaple is 240 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 52m.