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Canterbury to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Barnstaple takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 24m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£158
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
5h 35m
£131–266

Canterbury to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

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

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