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Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Barnstaple (BNP)

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16

train journeys
per day

130

miles (210 kms)

4hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

04:30 / 23:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Barnstaple (BNP)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Portsmouth Stations to Barnstaple is approximately 130 miles (210 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 8 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Portsmouth Stations to Barnstaple Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:30
    5 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    10:28
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:29
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:28
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:27
    5 hrs 2 changes
    14:27
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:27
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:27
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    17:28
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:27
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:27
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:27
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:27
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:27
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    22:37
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:28
    9 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    06:19
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:27
    10 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:25
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:24
    11 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    10:28
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Barnstaple
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Barnstaple

About Portsmouth Stations Station

Station name Portsmouth Stations (134)
Address Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:40
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 07:30 - 20:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Barnstaple Station

Station name Barnstaple (BNP)
Address Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 17:50
Saturday 06:15 - 17:50
Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple

The travel time between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:27.

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Amenities on trains between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Portsmouth Stations & Barnstaple. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Portsmouth Stations and Barnstaple, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.