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The average train between Barnstaple and Leicester takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Leicester. 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 20m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
5h 33m
£104–165

Barnstaple to Leicester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country11h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country10h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Leicester? 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 Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m.

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