The average train between Barnstaple and Harlow takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Harlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Harlow at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Harlow station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Barnstaple to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Barnstaple to Harlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Stansted Express.
The distance between Barnstaple and Harlow is 299.2 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Harlow Town via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 33m.