The average train between Barnstaple and Lymington takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Lymington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Lymington. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Lymington at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Lymington. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Lymington station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Barnstaple to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Lymington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Lymington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnstaple and Lymington is 179.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Lymington Town via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), Southampton Central, and Brockenhurst in around 5h 36m.