The average train between Lydney and Barnstaple takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Lydney 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 Lydney and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lydney is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Severn Tunnel Junction and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lydney 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lydney to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Lydney station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Lydney to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Lydney to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Lydney to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Lydney and Barnstaple is 127.9 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Lydney to Barnstaple via Severn Tunnel Junction, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 25m.