Barnstaple to Colchester Trains

Barnstaple to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Colchester takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Colchester. 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 50m
Duration: 267 mi
Distance: £139
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 Colchestertrain

5h 1m

£114–207

Barnstaple to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:11 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 5:11 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 7:13 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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