The average train between Barnstaple and Central London takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Central London. 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 Central London. 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 Central London at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Central London? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Central London. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Central London station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Barnstaple to Central London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Central London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Barnstaple to Central London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnstaple and Central London is 264.7 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Darwin Road Brentford via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Ealing Broadway, and Ealing Broadway Station in around 4h 13m.