The average train between Worcester and Barnstaple takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 2 hours between Worcester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Worcester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Worcester to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Barnstaple is 176.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 47m.