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Aviemore to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aviemore and Barnstaple takes 17h and the fastest train takes 12h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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.

17h
Duration
645 mi
Distance
£290
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
13h 5m
£235–395

Aviemore to Barnstaple train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Aviemore and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 3:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)18h 49m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)18h 49m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 34m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 15m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 59m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 2m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)23h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)18h 51m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)18h 32m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)19h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aviemore 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 Aviemore to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Aviemore to Barnstaple via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 13h 5m.

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