The average train between Barnstaple and Bangor takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Bangor. 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 3 hours between Barnstaple and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bangor at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Bangor station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Barnstaple to Bangor train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Bangor train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Barnstaple to Bangor train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Bangor is 238.8 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 52m.