The average train between Plymouth and North Devon takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to North Devon. 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 Plymouth and North Devon. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into North Devon 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at North Devon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Plymouth to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Plymouth to North Devon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and North Devon is 79.1 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 48m.