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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Barnstaple
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
67 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Barnstaple will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Taunton for Barnstaple every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
11:461h41
Taunton13:27Barnstaple
£111One-way
0 changes
02:352h44
Taunton05:19Barnstaple
£111One-way
0 changes
18:481h45
Taunton20:33Barnstaple
£281One-way
0 changes
11:461h41
Taunton13:27Barnstaple
£111One-way
0 changes
18:481h45
Taunton20:33Barnstaple
£281One-way
0 changes
02:352h44
Taunton05:19Barnstaple
£111One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Taunton to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 67 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Taunton to Barnstaple train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:01
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:35 Taunton | 2h44 | 05:19 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:17 Taunton | 2h12 | 09:29 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:46 Taunton | 1h41 | 13:27 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:48 Taunton | 1h37 | 14:25 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:48 Taunton | 1h45 | 20:33 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Barnstaple
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Taunton to Barnstaple run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 02:06 |
Last train 23:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Taunton to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and Barnstaple from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£5
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£75
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
£73
first_great_western frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Taunton to Barnstaple train
FAQs: Travel by train from Taunton to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Taunton to Barnstaple.
The train distance from Taunton to Barnstaple is 67 km.
To get from Taunton to Barnstaple, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Taunton to Barnstaple covers a distance of 67 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Taunton to Barnstaple leaves at 2:06.
Booking trains from Taunton to Barnstaple in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Taunton to Barnstaple departs at 23:11.
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton to Barnstaple can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £15.
Trains from Taunton to Barnstaple run approximately 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Barnstaple is by train, costing approximately £5.
The train station in Taunton that goes to Barnstaple is Taunton station (TAU), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton to Barnstaple.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton to Barnstaple.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Taunton to Barnstaple.
There is no night train service from Taunton to Barnstaple.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Barnstaple
Taunton
Barnstaple
The major train station for departures in Taunton is Taunton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taunton for your trip from Taunton to Barnstaple.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. 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
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Taunton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
The major train station for arrivals in Barnstaple is Barnstaple. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnstaple for your journey to Barnstaple from Taunton.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Station Masters Cafe
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnstaple
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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