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Barnstaple to Loughborough trains

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The average train between Barnstaple and Loughborough takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Loughborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h
£114–180

Barnstaple to Loughborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Loughborough. 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 Loughborough at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways6h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Loughborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Loughborough (Leics) via Exeter St Davids and Derby in around 6h.

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