First train | 05:25 | |
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Last train | 21:41 | |
Departure station | Barnstaple | |
Arrival station | Charlbury | |
Journey time | From 4h 22m | |
Distance | 124 miles (199 km) | |
Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Want to find out more about taking the train from Barnstaple to Charlbury? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between Barnstaple and Charlbury, which usually take 6 hours 37 minutes to complete the 124 miles (199 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Charlbury by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both Great Western Railway and South Western Railway trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Barnstaple to Charlbury if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Charlbury? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The average journey time by train between Barnstaple and Charlbury is 6 hours and 37 minutes, with around 16 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Barnstaple to Charlbury is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Barnstaple to Charlbury. Travelling from Barnstaple to Charlbury by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Barnstaple to Charlbury leaves at 05:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Barnstaple to Charlbury leaves at 21:41. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Barnstaple to Charlbury cover a distance of around 124 miles (199 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Charlbury to Barnstaple.
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