Barnstaple to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Skegness takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 17m
Duration: 377 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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7h 44m

£134–251

Barnstaple to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:56 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
7:22 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 8:52 AM
8h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Skegness? 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.

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Skegness via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 44m.

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