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Barnstaple to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Gainsborough takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Gainsborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 16m
Duration
312 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
7h 28m
£127–209

Barnstaple to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gainsborough Lea Road via Exeter St Davids and Sheffield in around 7h 28m.

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