The average train between Watford and Barnstaple takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Watford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Watford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Watford to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Watford and Barnstaple is 262.1 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Barnstaple via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 18m.