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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Kent takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Kent. 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 25m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
5h 36m
£123–226

Barnstaple to Kent train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Kent. 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 Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern6h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Kent? 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.

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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lenham via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 36m.

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