Barnstaple to Bristol Trains

Barnstaple to Bristol trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Bristol takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 22m

£48–98

Barnstaple to Bristol train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:35 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 3:17 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
1:35 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 5:20 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Bristol? 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.