The average train between Greenwich and Barnstaple takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenwich 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 Greenwich and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Greenwich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Greenwich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Greenwich to Barnstaple train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Greenwich to Barnstaple train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Greenwich and Barnstaple is 285.4 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Canary Wharf to Barnstaple via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 44m.