Barnstaple to Essex Trains

Barnstaple to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Essex takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Essex. 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 53m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 White Notleytrain

5h 50m

£109–200

Barnstaple to Essex train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

10:35 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 6:14 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 7:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 7:41 AM
7h 34m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:36 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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