Portsmouth to Barnstaple Trains

Portsmouth to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Barnstaple takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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 47m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 3 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

£75–146

Portsmouth to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 3 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:28 PM → 6:19 AM
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9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 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, October 10, 2026

7:27 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:28 PM
5h • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:25 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 8:26 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 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 Tuesday, October 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 Wednesday, October 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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Frequently asked questions

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Portsmouth to Barnstaple trains

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Portsmouth to Barnstaple train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:28 PM → 6:19 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM

8:27 AM → 1:29 PM

9:27 AM → 2:27 PM

11:27 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:27 AM → 12:25 PM

9:27 AM → 2:28 PM

11:27 AM → 4:25 PM

1:27 PM → 6:38 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:26 PM

11:14 AM → 4:24 PM

2:14 PM → 7:27 PM

4:14 PM → 8:26 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM

8:27 AM → 1:29 PM

9:27 AM → 2:27 PM

11:27 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM

8:27 AM → 1:29 PM

9:27 AM → 2:27 PM

11:27 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:25 AM

8:27 AM → 1:29 PM

9:27 AM → 2:27 PM

11:27 AM → 4:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Barnstaple, England?

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)

Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids

Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury

Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple

Train trips from Portsmouth

Train trips to Barnstaple

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8:28 PM → 6:19 AM
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