The average train between Barnstaple and Newquay takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Newquay. 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 2 hours between Barnstaple and Newquay. 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 Newquay at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Newquay station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Barnstaple to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Book your Barnstaple to Newquay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Newquay is 102.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Newquay via Exeter St Davids and Par in around 5h 22m.