The average train between Waterloo Station and Barnstaple takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Barnstaple train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waterloo Station and Barnstaple is 278.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Barnstaple via Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 42m.