Barnstaple to Gainsborough Trains

Barnstaple to Gainsborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Gainsborough takes 8h 35m 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 35m
Duration: 312 mi
Distance: £162
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 Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain

7h 28m

£126–209

Barnstaple to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Gainsborough. 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 Gainsborough at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:36 PM → 7:37 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 8:29 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 9:17 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 10:18 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:28 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:28 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:28 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:28 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:28 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes

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