The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£175
Average price
£175
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Barnstaple will cost around £175 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £175.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newcastle for Barnstaple 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 463 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 6 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, coach and flight for Newcastle to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 463 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£159 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:27 Newcastle | 8h06 | 17:33 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Newcastle to Barnstaple by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Barnstaple
Trains from Newcastle to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £41 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 15:35. The fastest train covers the 463 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 463 km |
Average train duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 15:35 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Newcastle to Barnstaple trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Newcastle and Barnstaple from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Cross Country
FAQs: Newcastle to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle and Barnstaple
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement 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
Most popular train connections from Newcastle
More options for your journey from Newcastle to Barnstaple
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
