Barnstaple to Shrewsbury Trains

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Shrewsbury takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 40m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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 Shrewsburytrain

5h 27m

£98–174

Barnstaple to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:30 PM → 10:06 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:36 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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