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The average train between Sheffield and Barnstaple takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 55m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
5h 44m
£124–187

Sheffield to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sheffield and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.

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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 44m.

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