Barnstaple to Bournemouth Trains

Barnstaple to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bournemouth takes 6h 13m 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.

6h 13m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 35m

£75–151

Barnstaple to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Bournemouth? 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.

Barnstaple to Bournemouth trains

Trip Overview

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Barnstaple to Bournemouth train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

12:35 PM → 5:52 PM

1:35 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)

Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central

Barnstaple to Bournemouth trains

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Barnstaple to Bournemouth train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

12:35 PM → 5:52 PM

1:35 PM → 6:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM

7:22 AM → 1:02 PM

9:35 AM → 3:02 PM

11:35 AM → 5:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?

Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)

Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central

Train trips from Barnstaple

Train trips to Bournemouth

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