Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train

Travelling by train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Ready to travel from Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

Ready to book tickets from Barnstaple to Bournemouth? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Barnstaple and Bournemouth typically run CA$132.29.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

• You can book travel between these two destinations 3 months in advance.

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Barnstaple to Bournemouth daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Bournemouth on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 18 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 06:58: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 22:41: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 07:05: departure of first train on weekends

• 21:36: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 50 minutes: frequency of train departures

Barnstaple to Bournemouth distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 159 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Barnstaple and Bournemouth

Tickets for travel between Barnstaple and Bournemouth can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Barnstaple to Bournemouth

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