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Grimsby to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grimsby and Barnstaple takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Grimsby 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.

9h 6m
Duration
347 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
8h 19m
£136–230

Grimsby to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Grimsby and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)13h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)14h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 57m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)8h 13m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 58m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 58m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)7h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Grimsby to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Barnstaple via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 19m.

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