Barnstaple to Herne Bay Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Herne Bay takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Herne Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain

6h 17m

£119–222

Barnstaple to Herne Bay train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:07 AM → 8:05 AM
7h 58m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 5:06 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 6:06 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 7:06 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Herne Bay? 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.

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Herne Bay, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Herne Bay via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 17m.

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