The average train between Barnstaple and Newton Abbot takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Newton Abbot. 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 hourly between Barnstaple and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 33m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Newton Abbot? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Barnstaple to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Newton Abbot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Barnstaple to Newton Abbot train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Newton Abbot is 68.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Newton Abbot via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 31m.