York to Barnstaple by train

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Overview: trains from York to Barnstaple

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 01:38 View journey
Last train 23:17 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 379
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey CA$217.10 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 28m
Train operators 4

From York to Barnstaple by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from York to Barnstaple by train. With 18 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train travel between York and Barnstaple: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from York to Barnstaple:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$217.10

  • 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 York and Barnstaple

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 01:38

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:06

  • First daily departure (weekend): 01:38

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:17

  • Average number of daily trains: 18 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 39 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from York to Barnstaple

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 54 minutes, spanning 379 kilometres in total.

How far in advance York and Barnstaple tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between York and Barnstaple are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Barnstaple

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

FAQs about the train journey from York to Barnstaple

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

The total distance between York and Barnstaple is 379 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.