The average train between Barnstaple and Penryn takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Penryn. 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 Penryn. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penryn at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Penryn? 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 Penryn. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Penryn station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Barnstaple to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
Book your Barnstaple to Penryn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Penryn is 125.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Penryn via Exeter St Davids and Truro in around 4h 51m.