The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Newquay
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Newquay will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Newquay 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 103 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 103 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barnstaple to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnstaple to Newquay trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:35 Barnstaple | 6h29 | 18:04 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Newquay
Trains from Barnstaple to Newquay run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 17:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Barnstaple to Newquay trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Barnstaple and Newquay from £14. 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 Newquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Newquay 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 Newquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Newquay
- 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 - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
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