Explore Southampton to Barnstaple by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Southampton to Barnstaple aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Southampton and Barnstaple

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £66.37, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Southampton and Barnstaple

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 29 trains make this journey of 190 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Southampton is at 01:18 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:39.

During the weekend, 06:27 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:44 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 29 minutes.

Southampton to Barnstaple train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 190 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Booking Southampton to Barnstaple trains in advance

Booking your Southampton to Barnstaple tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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More information on train travel from Southampton to Barnstaple

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Barnstaple city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Southampton to Barnstaple by train?

The train journey between Southampton and Barnstaple spans 190 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Southampton to Barnstaple cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £66.37. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Southampton to Barnstaple?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Barnstaple?

The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 49 minutes.