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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£214
Average price
£214
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Barnstaple will cost around £214 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £214.
Of the 1 trains that leave Norwich 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 406 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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 Norwich to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £334.
Distance: 406 km
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£133 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £545 Average Price |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Norwich to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 Norwich | 6h25 | 14:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Barnstaple
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Trains from Norwich to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Barnstaple from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Barnstaple
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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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