The average train between Newbury and Barnstaple takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Newbury 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 every 4 hours between Newbury and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Newbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.
Newbury to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Newbury to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Newbury and Barnstaple is 193.6 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 35m.