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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Poole
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
151 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Poole will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Poole 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 151 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
05:254h41
Barnstaple10:06Poole
£731One-way
0 changes
05:254h41
Barnstaple10:06Poole
£731One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Poole
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 151 km
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£70 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnstaple to Poole train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:17
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:25 Barnstaple | 4h41 | 10:06 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:35 Barnstaple | 7h31 | 16:06 Poole | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Poole
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barnstaple to Poole run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £60
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:44 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £60
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to Poole trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and Poole from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 41m
Cheapest Price
£67
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£156
first_great_western frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Barnstaple to Poole train
FAQs: Travel by train from Barnstaple to Poole easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barnstaple to Poole.
To get from Barnstaple to Poole, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Barnstaple to Poole is 151 km.
Booking trains from Barnstaple to Poole in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Barnstaple to Poole covers a distance of 151 km and takes approximately 4h 41m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Barnstaple to Poole can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £67, while the average price tends to be around £70.
The first train from Barnstaple to Poole leaves at 5:04.
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Poole is by coach, costing approximately £60.
The last train from Barnstaple to Poole departs at 21:44.
Trains from Barnstaple to Poole run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Barnstaple that goes to Poole is Barnstaple station (BNP), and it arrives at Poole station (POO).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Barnstaple to Poole.
Yes, you can take the train from Barnstaple to Poole.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Barnstaple to Poole.
There is no night train service from Barnstaple to Poole.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Poole
Barnstaple
Poole
The major train station for departures in Barnstaple is Barnstaple. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnstaple for your trip from Barnstaple to Poole.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Station Masters Cafe
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnstaple
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Poole is Poole. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Poole for your journey to Poole from Barnstaple.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Poole
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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