The average train between Barnstaple (Station) and Bristol takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple (Station) to Bristol. 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 Barnstaple (Station) and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple (Station) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple (Station) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple (Station) station and arriving at Bristol station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Barnstaple (Station) to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple (Station) to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Barnstaple (Station) to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple (Station) and Bristol is 110.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bristol Temple Meads via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 22m.