Barnstaple to Portsmouth Trains

Barnstaple to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Portsmouth takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

5h 35m

£74–144

Barnstaple to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:35 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
4:31 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 10:47 AM
10h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:38 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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