The average train between Banbury and Barnstaple takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Banbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Banbury to Barnstaple train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Barnstaple is 217.2 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 48m.