Trains from Barnstaple to Exeter

Barnstaple to Exeter train information

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Barnstaple in England to Exeter in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How long is the train?

There are 34 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Barnstaple to Exeter is normally 1h07m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Exeter from Barnstaple, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Barnstaple to Exeter train tickets

Barnstaple - Exeter prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Barnstaple to Exeter by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Barnstaple - Exeter: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Barnstaple to Exeter in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £10 when booking your ticket 1 day in advance which is 2% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Barnstaple to Exeter trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Barnstaple and Exeter by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Exeter to Barnstaple and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Barnstaple - Exeter train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Barnstaple Exeter train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Barnstaple Exeter ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you about 2 trips from Exeter to Barnstaple (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey