First train | 06:23 | |
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Last train | 20:32 | |
Departure station | Aviemore | |
Arrival station | Barnstaple | |
Journey time | From 12h 8m | |
Distance | 423 miles (680 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Aviemore to Barnstaple? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 14 hours 33 minutes to travel the 423 miles (680 km) from Aviemore to Barnstaple by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Barnstaple. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Aviemore to Barnstaple in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barnstaple by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Aviemore to Barnstaple is 12 hours and 8 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Aviemore to Barnstaple. Travelling from Aviemore to Barnstaple by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Aviemore to Barnstaple leaves at 06:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Aviemore to Barnstaple leaves at 20:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Aviemore to Barnstaple cover a distance of around 423 miles (680 km) during the journey.
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