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Compare coach and train for Chesterfield to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £285.
Distance: 301 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£296 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 9m Average total duration Fastest 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Barnstaple trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:06 Chesterfield | 5h19 | 12:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:08 Chesterfield | 5h21 | 13:29 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:08 Chesterfield | 5h19 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:08 Chesterfield | 5h17 | 15:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Barnstaple
Trains from Chesterfield to Barnstaple run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £285 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £285 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 17:33 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Barnstaple
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the front of the station
- 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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