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Leicester to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Barnstaple takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

6h 30m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 11m
£117–182

Leicester to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leicester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 11m.

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