Oxford to Barnstaple train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Oxford to Barnstaple by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Oxford to Barnstaple take around 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 208 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Oxford is scheduled to depart at around  00:07. The last departure is usually at around 23:16 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Oxford at around 00:07, with the last train leaving at around 23:10. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 39 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £56.71.

We think any time is a great time to visit Barnstaple, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Barnstaple.

Is there a direct train from Oxford to Barnstaple?

The journey between Oxford and Barnstaple usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Oxford to Barnstaple?

The Oxford to Barnstaple train travel takes about 3 hours and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Oxford to Barnstaple train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Barnstaple leaving Oxford at around 00:07 and the last train leaving at around 23:16 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Oxford at around 00:07, with the final departure at 23:10.