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Barnstaple to Watford Junction trains

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The average train between Barnstaple and Watford Junction takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 38m
£93–174

Barnstaple to Watford Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southern4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains4h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Watford Junction? 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.

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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Watford Junction, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Watford Junction via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Harrow & Wealdstone station, and Harrow & Wealdstone in around 4h 38m.

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