Salisbury to Barnstaple by train

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Overview: trains from Salisbury to Barnstaple

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salisbury 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 05:55 View journey
Last train 22:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey €62.46 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 9m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Salisbury to Barnstaple

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Train travel between Salisbury and Barnstaple: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Salisbury to Barnstaple:

  • Cheapest tickets: €62.55

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Salisbury to Barnstaple train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Salisbury to Barnstaple is at 05:55 and the last is at 22:06. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:15 and the last one is at 22:52. You can expect 21 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 49 minutes.

Salisbury to Barnstaple train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 158 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 6 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Salisbury and Barnstaple?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Salisbury and Barnstaple 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

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 Salisbury to Barnstaple

Want to know more about your journey from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Barnstaple by train is 158 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.