Barnstaple to Chelmsford Trains

Barnstaple to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Chelmsford takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain

4h 48m

£105–191

Barnstaple to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:41 PM → 6:50 AM
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8h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:51 AM
6h 44m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 4:41 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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