Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple Trains

Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Barnstaple takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth Harbour 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)train
Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

5h 42m

£85–162

Portsmouth Harbour to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth Harbour and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:24 PM → 6:19 AM
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9h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:09 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
2:09 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
3:09 PM → 8:26 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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