Barnstaple to Bournemouth Trains

Barnstaple to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bournemouth takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Bournemouth. 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 50m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain

5h 30m

£74–151

Barnstaple to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:32 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
5:37 PM → 10:23 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:36 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
4h 45m • 3 changes
9:36 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 11:00 AM
10h 53m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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