The average train between Barnstaple and Southampton Port takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Southampton Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Southampton Port. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Southampton Port at 8:27 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Southampton Port station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Barnstaple to Southampton Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Southampton Port train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Barnstaple to Southampton Port train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnstaple and Southampton Port is 183.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Millbrook (Hants) via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 4h 50m.