Essex to Barnstaple Trains

Essex to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Barnstaple takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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 46m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

5h 43m

£110–200

Essex to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essex and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:08 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:08 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:08 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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