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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Hertford takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Hertford. 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 50m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Hertford train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern6h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern4h 58m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Northern5h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Hertford? 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 Hertford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hertford North via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and Moorgate in around 4h 59m.

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