The average train between Ashford and Barnstaple takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford 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 Ashford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ashford 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 Ashford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Barnstaple station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Ashford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Ashford to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ashford and Barnstaple is 344.3 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Barnstaple via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 18m.