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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Gloucester takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
3h 37m
£63–119

Barnstaple to Gloucester train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Gloucester. 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 Gloucester at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Gloucester? 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 Gloucester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gloucester via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 37m.

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