Barnstaple to Plymouth Trains

Barnstaple to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Plymouth takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 19m

£37–69

Barnstaple to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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