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Falmouth to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Falmouth and Barnstaple takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Falmouth 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
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 3m
£60–118

Falmouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Falmouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falmouth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Truro and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Falmouth 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 Falmouth to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Barnstaple via Truro and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 3m.

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