The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Barnstaple will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 46 trains that leave Exeter for Barnstaple on Mon, Jun 15, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y80241 · Y4150810:39 AM1h46Exeter St Thomas (EXT)12:25 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way1 transfer
Y80260 · Y415201:42 PM1h43Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3:25 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way1 transfer
Y80254 · Y4151612:42 PM1h45Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2:27 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way1 transfer
G15229 · Y4150310:06 AM1h19Exeter St Thomas (EXT)11:25 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way1 transfer
Y41870 · Y414989:05 AM1h24Exeter St Thomas (EXT)10:29 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way1 transfer
Y414846:12 AM1h05Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:17 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Y4150811:19 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:25 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Y4150310:19 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:25 AMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Y415202:19 PM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)3:25 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Y415243:19 PM1h07Exeter St Davids (EXD)4:26 PMBarnstaple station (BNP)$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Exeter to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Barnstaple:
A bus is $0.32 (€0.26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Barnstaple costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Exeter to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41484 | 6:12 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h05 | 7:17 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C47985 · Y41488 | 6:40 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h45 | 8:25 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41488 | 7:07 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h18 | 8:25 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41861 · Y41493 | 7:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h53 | 9:28 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C47988 · Y41493 | 7:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h38 | 9:28 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41493 | 8:10 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h18 | 9:28 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C47993 · Y41498 | 8:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h39 | 10:29 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41870 · Y41498 | 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h24 | 10:29 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41498 | 9:19 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 10:29 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C47998 · Y41503 | 9:49 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h36 | 11:25 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
G15229 · Y41503 | 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h19 | 11:25 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41503 | 10:19 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h06 | 11:25 AM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80241 · Y41508 | 10:39 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h46 | 12:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48003 · Y41508 | 10:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h35 | 12:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41508 | 11:19 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h06 | 12:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80248 · Y41512 | 11:42 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h47 | 1:29 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48007 · Y41512 | 11:48 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h41 | 1:29 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41512 | 12:19 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 1:29 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80254 · Y41516 | 12:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h45 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48013 · Y41516 | 12:48 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h39 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41516 | 1:19 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h08 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80260 · Y41520 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h43 | 3:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48018 · Y41520 | 1:48 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h37 | 3:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41520 | 2:19 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h06 | 3:25 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80266 · Y41524 | 2:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h43 | 4:26 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48024 · Y41524 | 2:48 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h38 | 4:26 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41524 | 3:19 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h07 | 4:26 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80272 · Y41528 | 3:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h46 | 5:28 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C48028 · Y41528 | 3:48 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h40 | 5:28 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41528 | 4:18 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 5:28 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48033 · Y41532 | 4:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h44 | 6:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y80279 · Y41532 | 5:06 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h27 | 6:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41532 | 5:19 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h14 | 6:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48037 · Y41536 | 5:50 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h41 | 7:31 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
G15233 · Y41536 | 6:09 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h22 | 7:31 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41536 | 6:21 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 7:31 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15234 · Y41540 | 6:39 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h53 | 8:32 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
G15471 · Y41540 | 6:51 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h41 | 8:32 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41540 | 7:22 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 8:32 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15506 · Y41544 | 7:40 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h53 | 9:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
G15474 · Y41544 | 7:50 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h43 | 9:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
Y41544 | 8:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h10 | 9:33 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80296 · Y41547 | 8:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2h03 | 10:37 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 1 transfer | |
C01620 · Y80298 · Y41547 | 9:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h35 | 10:37 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 2 transfers | |
Y41547 | 9:19 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1h18 | 10:37 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41547 | 9:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h08 | 10:37 PM Barnstaple station (BNP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Barnstaple
Trains from Exeter to Barnstaple run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Barnstaple from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Exeter to Barnstaple
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Barnstaple by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter to Barnstaple
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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