The average train between Barnstaple and Bradford-on-Avon takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon. 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 hourly between Barnstaple and Bradford-on-Avon. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bradford-on-Avon at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Bradford-on-Avon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Bradford-on-Avon is 129.3 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bradford-on-Avon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 2m.