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Outbound fromColchester to Barnstaple by train
It takes an average of 6h 45m to travel from Colchester to Barnstaple by train, over a distance of around 221 miles (355 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Colchester to Barnstaple and tickets for this journey start from £124.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:02 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Barnstaple | |
| Journey time | From 4h 54m | |
| Distance | 221 miles (355 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £124.80 | |
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Taking the train from Colchester to Barnstaple in 4 hours 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Colchester to Barnstaple? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 45 minutes to travel the 221 miles (355 km) from Colchester to Barnstaple by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to Barnstaple. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Colchester to Barnstaple in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £124.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barnstaple by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Barnstaple
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Colchester to Barnstaple is right for you.
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