The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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.
Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Barnstaple train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Barnstaple is 335.5 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Barnstaple via Stratford, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 44m.