The average train between Chelmsford and Barnstaple takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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.
Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Chelmsford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Chelmsford to Barnstaple train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Barnstaple is 322.3 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 23m.