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The average train between Barnstaple and Nottingham takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Nottingham. 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 5m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
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 Nottinghamtrain train
5h 52m
£112–179

Barnstaple to Nottingham train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country13h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country6h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Nottingham? 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 Nottingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Nottingham via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 52m.

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