Falmer to Barnstaple train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Falmer to Barnstaple

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£247

Average price

£247

Fastest journey

5 h 14 m

Average duration

5 h 18 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

279 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falmer to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Falmer to Barnstaple will cost around £247 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £247.

Fast trains

To travel from Falmer to Barnstaple you need to make at least 4 changes.

Southern
06:085h17
Falmer
11:25Barnstaple
£2471One-way
4 changes
Southern
07:095h16
Falmer
12:25Barnstaple
£2471One-way
4 changes
Southern
07:505h38
Falmer
13:28Barnstaple
£2471One-way
4 changes
Southern
09:115h16
Falmer
14:27Barnstaple
£2471One-way
4 changes
Southern
10:115h14
Falmer
15:25Barnstaple
£2471One-way
4 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Falmer to Barnstaple

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmer to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £82. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £82, and a train costs an average of £247.

Distance: 279 km

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Coach

£247

Average Price

£90

Average Price

Cheapest

5h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 38m

Average total duration

8h 8m

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30m

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Live departures

Falmer to Barnstaple train times

The table below shows live departures for Falmer to Barnstaple trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:30
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Southern12:59 Falmer
5h34
18:33 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern13:59 Falmer
5h32
19:31 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern14:59 Falmer
5h33
20:32 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern15:49 Falmer
5h44
21:33 Barnstaple4 changes
Wednesday 4 February
Southern06:08 Falmer
5h17
11:25 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern07:09 Falmer
5h16
12:25 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern07:50 Falmer
5h38
13:28 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern09:11 Falmer
5h16
14:27 Barnstaple4 changes
Southern10:11 Falmer
5h14
15:25 Barnstaple4 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Falmer to Barnstaple

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Trains from Falmer to Barnstaple run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £247 but you can travel from only £82 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 5h 14m.

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 £82
Distance
279 km
Average train duration
5h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£247
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
5h 14m
First train
06:08
Last train
21:59
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 £82

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern from Falmer to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, Southern trains will get you between Falmer and Barnstaple from £82. 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
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

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 14m
Cheapest Price
£247
Southern frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Falmer to Barnstaple train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falmer 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Falmer to Barnstaple can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £247, while the average price tends to be around £247.
The train journey from Falmer to Barnstaple covers a distance of 279 km and takes approximately 5h 14m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Falmer to Barnstaple is 279 km.
The first train from Falmer to Barnstaple leaves at 6:08.
The last train from Falmer to Barnstaple departs at 21:59.
Trains from Falmer to Barnstaple run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Falmer to Barnstaple.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Falmer to Barnstaple.
To get from Falmer to Barnstaple, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Falmer to Barnstaple.
The train station in Falmer that goes to Barnstaple is Falmer station (FMR), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
The cheapest way to get from Falmer to Barnstaple is by coach, costing approximately £82.
Booking trains from Falmer to Barnstaple in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Falmer to Barnstaple offers a scenic experience, passing through the picturesque landscapes of the South Downs and the rolling countryside of Devon, providing passengers with delightful views along the route.
A day trip from Falmer to Barnstaple is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 14m, with a frequency of 4 trains per day, over a distance of 279 km.
A visit to Barnstaple can typically be enjoyed over 2 to 3 days, giving you enough time to explore the town's historic centre, visit the Pannier Market, and enjoy the nearby countryside and coast.
Yes, you can take the train from Falmer to Barnstaple.

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Important Stations and Airports in Falmer and Barnstaple

Falmer
Barnstaple
The major train station for departures in Falmer is Falmer. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Falmer for your trip from Falmer to Barnstaple.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:50 Saturday 06:25 - 19:50 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via long ramps. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 adjacent to ladies toilets.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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