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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Reading
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Reading will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Reading 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 219 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.
8:353h24Barnstaple11:59Reading£581One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, and a coach costs an average of £84.
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barnstaple to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnstaple to Reading trains for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 15:35 Barnstaple | 3h19 | 18:54 Reading | 1 change | |
| 16:31 Barnstaple | 3h24 | 19:55 Reading | 1 change | |
| 17:33 Barnstaple | 3h26 | 20:59 Reading | 1 change | |
| 18:38 Barnstaple | 3h21 | 21:59 Reading | 1 change | |
| 19:42 Barnstaple | 3h28 | 23:10 Reading | 1 change | |
| 22:41 Barnstaple | 5h14 | 3:55 Reading | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
| 8:35 Barnstaple | 3h24 | 11:59 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Reading
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Trains from Barnstaple to Reading run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Barnstaple to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Barnstaple and Reading from £52. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Reading
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
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LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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