The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
7 h 16 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Loughborough will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Loughborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Barnstaple to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnstaple to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:36 Barnstaple | 7h16 | 15:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Loughborough
Trains from Barnstaple to Loughborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 11:47. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 11:47 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to Loughborough trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and Loughborough 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Loughborough
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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