The average train between Yate and Barnstaple takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Yate 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 Yate and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yate is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Yate 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 Yate to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Yate station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yate to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yate to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Yate to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Yate and Barnstaple is 124.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Yate to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 37m.