The average train between Barnstaple and Southampton Port takes 5h 40m 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 6:25 AM in the morning, 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Southampton Port? 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.
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 40m.
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 48m.