Rome2Rio

Colchester to Barnstaple trains

Find Transport to Barnstaple

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Barnstaple takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 28m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester 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
5h 39m
£115–208

Colchester to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 39m.

Operators