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Hereford to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Hereford and Barnstaple takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 22m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
5h
£70–133

Hereford to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h.

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