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Worcester to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Worcester and Barnstaple takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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.

5h 13m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
4h 47m
£75–141

Worcester to Barnstaple train times

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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.

Map of how to get from Worcester to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 47m.

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