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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Hereford takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Hereford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Hereford train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Hereford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 55m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales6h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales11h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales8h 47m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 13m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Hereford? 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 Hereford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 29m.

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