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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Chester takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 8m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
6h 2m
£109–196

Barnstaple to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Chester. 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 Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales13h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Chester? 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.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 6h 2m.

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