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The average train between Barnstaple and York takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration
341 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 Yorktrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 9m
£147–229

Barnstaple to York train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barnstaple and York. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into York at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 6m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country11h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country7h 5m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country6h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to York? 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: 341.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to York via Exeter St Davids in around 7h 9m.

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