Plymouth to Barnstaple Trains

Plymouth to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Barnstaple takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 48m

£40–79

Plymouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

11:15 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:27 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 3:25 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:26 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:14 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:26 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:54 AM → 7:17 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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