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The average train between Watford and Barnstaple takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

5h 4m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 17m
£100–181

Watford to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 33m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 3 changes

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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Barnstaple via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 17m.

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