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The average train between Oxford and Barnstaple takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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.

3h 55m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
  2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
4h 24m
£83–161

Oxford to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Oxford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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.

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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Barnstaple via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 24m.

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