The average train between Barnstaple and Cambridge takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Cambridge station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Barnstaple to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Barnstaple to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cambridge is 313.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cambridge via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 5m.