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Barnstaple to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Portsmouth takes 5h 46m 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 46m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 3 hours
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 Westbury (Wilts)train train
  3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
5h 35m
£75–149

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Portsmouth & Southsea via Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts) in around 5h 35m.

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