The average train between Leominster and Barnstaple takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Leominster 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 Leominster and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Leominster is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leominster to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Leominster station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Leominster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Leominster station.
Leominster to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Leominster to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Leominster and Barnstaple is 156.7 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Leominster to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 8m.