The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Horley
Cheapest price
£226
Average price
£226
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Horley will cost around £226 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £226.
To travel from Barnstaple to Horley you need to make at least 3 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £125.
Distance: 272 km
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£125 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Horley
Trains from Barnstaple to Horley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £125 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 6h 4m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £125 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to Horley trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and Horley from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnstaple to Horley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Horley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Horley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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