The average train between Barnstaple and Canterbury takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. 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 Canterbury at 7:39 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Canterbury station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Barnstaple to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Barnstaple to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Canterbury is 358.8 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 33m.