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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Barnstaple will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for Barnstaple every day 3 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 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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 Derby to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 271 km
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£97 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Barnstaple trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:28 Derby | 4h57 | 11:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:28 Derby | 5h00 | 12:28 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:31 Derby | 4h57 | 16:28 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Barnstaple
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Trains from Derby to Barnstaple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 20:31 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Barnstaple trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Barnstaple from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Barnstaple
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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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