Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train
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Overview: trains from Barnstaple to Bournemouth
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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
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The cheapest tickets between Barnstaple and Bournemouth typically run £70.10.
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
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 Bournemouth city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Barnstaple to Bournemouth
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The total distance from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is 159 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs £70.10. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.
The fastest jouney takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.
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