The average train between Wareham and Barnstaple takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Wareham 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 4 hours between Wareham and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Wareham is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Wareham 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 Wareham to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Wareham station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Wareham to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Upwey station.
Wareham to Barnstaple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Wareham to Barnstaple train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wareham and Barnstaple is 143.5 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Barnstaple via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 4m.