4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Barnstaple will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Barnstaple every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 33 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 Nottingham to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 288 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£118 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:54 Nottingham | 5h33 | 13:27 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:54 Nottingham | 5h31 | 14:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Barnstaple by train or coach
Compare train and coach 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 Nottingham to Barnstaple
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 17:37. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 17:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Barnstaple from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
CrossCountry
east_midlands_trains
Cross Country
FAQs: Nottingham to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Barnstaple
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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
Most popular train connections from Nottingham
More options for your journey from Nottingham to Barnstaple
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Barnstaple and Nottingham
Most popular train connections to Barnstaple
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
