Barnstaple to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Preston takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Preston. 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 29m
Duration: 306 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain

6h 49m

£121–194

Barnstaple to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 5:51 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 6:50 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 43m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Preston? 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.