The average train between Peterborough and Barnstaple takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Barnstaple station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Peterborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Barnstaple train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Peterborough to Barnstaple train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Barnstaple is 310 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Barnstaple via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 27m.