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Hertford to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Hertford and Barnstaple takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford 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 19m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hertford to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Hertford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 15m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hertford 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.

Map of how to get from Hertford to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Hertford North to Barnstaple via Moorgate, Liverpool Street Station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 40m.

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