The average train between Barnstaple and Hastings takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Hastings. 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 Hastings. 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 Hastings at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Hastings? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Hastings station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Barnstaple to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Barnstaple to Hastings train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Barnstaple and Hastings is 325.2 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hastings via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 6h 1m.