The average train between Barnstaple and Braintree takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Braintree. 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 Braintree. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Braintree station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Barnstaple to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Barnstaple to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barnstaple and Braintree is 331.4 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Braintree via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h.