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Barnstaple (Station) to Southampton trains

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The average train between Barnstaple (Station) and Southampton takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple (Station) to Southampton. 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 11m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 43m
£55–118

Barnstaple (Station) to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple (Station) and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple (Station) to Southampton? 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.

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  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Barnstaple (Station), England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 4h 43m.

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