Barnstaple to Bedford Trains

Barnstaple to Bedford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bedford takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Bedford. 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 43m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain

5h 8m

£122–199

Barnstaple to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:41 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:07 AM → 7:14 AM
7h 7m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 3:54 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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