The average train between Slough and Barnstaple takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Slough is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Slough 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 Slough to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Slough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Slough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Slough to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Slough and Barnstaple is 245.4 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 25m.