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Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Barnstaple takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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 11m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)train train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 18m
£124–221

Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea 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.

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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 18m.

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