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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Barnstaple will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 11 trains that leave London for Barnstaple on Sun, Jul 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.
7:15 AM5h16London12:31 PMBarnstaple$411One-way0 transfers- 8:04 AM6h22London2:26 PMBarnstaple$431One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM5h16London1:31 PMBarnstaple$531One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM6h22London2:27 PMBarnstaple$541One-way0 transfers
- 11:33 AM6h19London5:52 PMBarnstaple$931One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM3h26London2:26 PMBarnstaple$971One-way0 transfers- 9:58 AM3h33London1:31 PMBarnstaple$951One-way0 transfers
- 8:44 AM3h45London12:29 PMBarnstaple$971One-way0 transfers
- 7:29 AM4h00London11:29 AMBarnstaple$961One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM5h12London2:27 PMBarnstaple$941One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 London to Barnstaple:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barnstaple costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $244 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barnstaple costing on average $285 (€234).
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 57m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 (€64) vs $88 (€72)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM London | 5h16 | 12:31 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:29 AM London | 4h00 | 11:29 AM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:04 AM London | 6h22 | 2:26 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 AM London | 6h22 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 AM London | 5h16 | 1:31 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:32 AM London | 6h20 | 2:52 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:44 AM London | 3h45 | 12:29 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 AM London | 5h12 | 2:27 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:58 AM London | 3h33 | 1:31 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM London | 3h26 | 2:26 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:33 AM London | 6h19 | 5:52 PM Barnstaple | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Barnstaple
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Trains from London to Barnstaple run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London and Barnstaple from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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