The average train between Gloucester and North Devon takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to North Devon. 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 Gloucester and North Devon. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into North Devon at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gloucester to North Devon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at North Devon station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Gloucester to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to North Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Gloucester to North Devon train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gloucester and North Devon is 153 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 4m.