Going from Barnstaple to Plymouth by train

About to set off from Barnstaple to Plymouth by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Barnstaple and Plymouth

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 €17.57, 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 5 and a half 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.

Barnstaple to Plymouth train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:25.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:16.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:05.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:30.

  • 27 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 33 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Barnstaple and Plymouth

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 11 minutes, covering a total of 78 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Barnstaple to Plymouth trains

Tickets for travel to Plymouth along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Barnstaple to Plymouth

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Barnstaple and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Plymouth city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Barnstaple to Plymouth by train?

The train journey between Barnstaple and Plymouth spans 78 kilometres.

What is the Barnstaple to Plymouth train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €17.57. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I start booking my Barnstaple to Plymouth train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.

How long does the train take from Barnstaple to Plymouth?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 11 minutes.