The average train between Sherborne and Barnstaple takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne 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 Sherborne and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Sherborne to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Sherborne to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sherborne and Barnstaple is 108.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h.