The average train between Totnes and Barnstaple takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Totnes 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 Totnes and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Totnes is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Totnes to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Totnes station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Totnes to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Totnes station.
Totnes to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Totnes to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Totnes and Barnstaple is 76.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Totnes to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 21m.