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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£232
Average price
£232
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
14
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 £232 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £232.
To travel from Norwich to Barnstaple you need to make at least 3 changes.
8:305h57Norwich14:27Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes- 9:325h53Norwich15:25Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
- 10:305h56Norwich16:26Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
- 11:325h56Norwich17:28Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
- 12:326h01Norwich18:33Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
- 8:005h29Norwich13:29Barnstaple£2331One-way3 changes
- 9:325h53Norwich15:25Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
- 5:305h55Norwich11:25Barnstaple£2331One-way3 changes
- 6:305h55Norwich12:25Barnstaple£2331One-way3 changes
- 10:305h56Norwich16:26Barnstaple£2321One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight 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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £396.
Distance: 406 km
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£166 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £396 Average Price |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 5h 20m 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, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:30 Norwich | 5h55 | 11:25 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 6:30 Norwich | 5h55 | 12:25 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 8:00 Norwich | 5h29 | 13:29 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Norwich to Barnstaple by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Barnstaple
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Norwich to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 15:23. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 15:23 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Norwich to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Barnstaple from £22. 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Barnstaple
Most Norwich to Barnstaple trains use the Norwich to Barnstaple station pair. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Barnstaple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Norwich station do trains to Barnstaple leave from?
Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre
Norwich train station facilities and services
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: 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.
Which Barnstaple station do trains from Norwich arrive at?
Getting to Barnstaple from Barnstaple city centre
Barnstaple train station facilities and services
Barnstaple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Masters Cafe
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barnstaple.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barnstaple: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barnstaple: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnstaple: 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.
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