Cambridge to Barnstaple Trains

Cambridge to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Barnstaple takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 25m
Duration: 270 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

5h 35m

£115–207

Cambridge to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:51 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 35m.

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