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Shrewsbury to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Barnstaple takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 50m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 12m
£122–201

Shrewsbury to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 12m.

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