The average train between Thetford and Barnstaple takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford 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 Thetford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Barnstaple station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Thetford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Thetford to Barnstaple train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Barnstaple is 362.7 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Barnstaple via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 43m.