Bournemouth to Barnstaple Trains

Bournemouth to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Barnstaple takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Barnstaple. 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 11m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Reading

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Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

5h 25m

£104–188

Bournemouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:40 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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