Bournemouth to Barnstaple Trains

Bournemouth to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Barnstaple takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 54m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

6h 9m

£75–152

Bournemouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:20 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 9:33 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 32m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:25 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Barnstaple? 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.

Bournemouth to Barnstaple trains

Trip Overview

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Bournemouth to Barnstaple train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:20 PM → 7:31 PM

3:20 PM → 8:32 PM

4:20 PM → 9:33 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:25 PM

9:22 AM → 2:28 PM

11:20 AM → 4:25 PM

1:20 PM → 6:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central

Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids

Bournemouth to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

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Bournemouth to Barnstaple train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:20 PM → 7:31 PM

3:20 PM → 8:32 PM

4:20 PM → 9:33 PM

5:20 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:25 AM

8:15 AM → 1:29 PM

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM

11:20 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:25 PM

9:22 AM → 2:28 PM

11:20 AM → 4:25 PM

1:20 PM → 6:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central

Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids

Train trips from Bournemouth

Train trips to Barnstaple

Alternative transport options