Preston to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Barnstaple takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 17m
Duration: 318 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

7h 42m

£125–199

Preston to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:18 PM → 8:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 9:31 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
6:17 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
12h 2m • 2 changes
9:18 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 1:26 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Barnstaple? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.