Barnstaple to Oxford by train

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Overview: trains from Barnstaple to Oxford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barnstaple to Oxford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:05 View journey
Last train 22:30 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 208
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey CA$105.30 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 38m
Train operators 4

Discover Barnstaple to Oxford by train

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Train cost between Barnstaple and Oxford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$105.30, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Barnstaple to Oxford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:25.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:16.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:05.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:30.

  • 22 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 44 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Barnstaple to Oxford?

This journey covers a total of 208 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Barnstaple and Oxford

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

Maximising your travels to Oxford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Oxford.

FAQs about the train journey from Barnstaple to Oxford

Want to know more about your journey from Barnstaple to Oxford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Barnstaple to Oxford covers a distance of 208 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.