Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple by train

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Overview: trains from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple, 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 05:10 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 273
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey CA$107.90 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 27m
Train operators 10

Discover Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple by train

Planning a train adventure from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train travel between Gatwick Airport and Barnstaple: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$107.90

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Gatwick Airport and Barnstaple

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:10

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:18

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:03

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:30

  • Average number of daily trains: 31 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 19 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple?

On this route spanning 273 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Gatwick Airport and Barnstaple?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Gatwick Airport and Barnstaple 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Barnstaple city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple

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

The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Barnstaple covers 273 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.