Portsmouth to Barnstaple Trains

Portsmouth to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Barnstaple takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 48m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

5h 38m

£85–168

Portsmouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:26 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:26 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:26 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:26 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:28 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:26 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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