Chester to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Barnstaple takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

6h 38m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 45m

£108–190

Chester to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:57 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:21 AM → 10:26 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
4:58 AM → 11:25 AM
6h 27m • 3 changes
6:27 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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