The average train between Dartford and Barnstaple takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 Dartford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Dartford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Dartford to Barnstaple train tickets online with Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Barnstaple is 300 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Barnstaple via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 13m.