Penzance to Barnstaple Trains

Penzance to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Barnstaple takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 43m

£76–146

Penzance to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:20 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:03 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:03 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:03 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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