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Outbound fromYork to Barnstaple by train
It takes an average of 8h 48m to travel from York to Barnstaple by train, over a distance of around 235 miles (378 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from York to Barnstaple and tickets for this journey start from £136 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:14 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | Barnstaple | |
| Journey time | From 5h 54m | |
| Distance | 235 miles (378 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £136 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from York to Barnstaple by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from York to Barnstaple? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between York and Barnstaple, which usually take 8 hours 48 minutes to complete the 235 miles (378 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 54 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 Barnstaple by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from York to Barnstaple start from £136.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Barnstaple? 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.
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Cheap train tickets from York to Barnstaple
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Consider a Season Ticket
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