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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£195
Average price
£195
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Barnstaple will cost around £195 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £195.
To travel from Preston to Barnstaple you need to make at least 3 changes.
7:196h10Preston13:29Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes- 8:176h10Preston14:27Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 9:196h06Preston15:25Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 10:186h08Preston16:26Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 11:186h10Preston17:28Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 9:196h06Preston15:25Barnstaple£1961One-way4 changes
- 9:196h06Preston15:25Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 10:186h08Preston16:26Barnstaple£1961One-way4 changes
- 10:186h08Preston16:26Barnstaple£1951One-way3 changes
- 7:196h10Preston13:29Barnstaple£1961One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £73. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, and a train costs an average of £317.
Distance: 312 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£331 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 49m Average total duration Fastest 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:19 Preston | 6h10 | 13:29 Barnstaple | 4 changes | |
| 7:19 Preston | 6h10 | 13:29 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 8:17 Preston | 6h10 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 4 changes | |
| 8:17 Preston | 6h10 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 9:19 Preston | 6h06 | 15:25 Barnstaple | 4 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Barnstaple by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Barnstaple
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Trains from Preston to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £317 but you can travel from only £73 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 16:31. The fastest train covers the 312 km distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £317 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 16:31 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Barnstaple trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Barnstaple from £73. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston and Barnstaple
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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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