Barnstaple to Whitstable Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Whitstable takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Whitstable. 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 38m
Duration: 274 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain

6h 10m

£119–217

Barnstaple to Whitstable train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:35 PM → 9:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
4:39 PM → 10:58 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
5:36 PM → 11:58 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:43 PM → 1:31 AM
Arrives next day
6h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 6:59 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Whitstable via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 10m.

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