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Chester to Barnstaple trains

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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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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 49m
£108–196

Chester to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, 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, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Barnstaple via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 49m.

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