Barnstaple to Horns Cross Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Horns Cross takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Horns Cross. 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 24m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Abbey Wood

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5h 1m

£101–189

Barnstaple to Horns Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Horns Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Horns Cross at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:38 PM → 11:34 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:41 PM → 7:04 AM
Arrives next day
8h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:34 AM
6h 27m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:34 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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