Gainsborough to Barnstaple Trains

Gainsborough to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gainsborough and Barnstaple takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough 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.

7h 59m
Duration: 314 mi
Distance: £197
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

7h 41m

£160–248

Gainsborough to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:28 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:45 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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