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Trip Summary
There are 7 daily trains from Barnstaple to Bracknell. Traveling by train from Barnstaple to Bracknell usually takes around 3 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Great Western Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 3 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 145 mi (233 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 19m |
| Lowest price | £33.55 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Barnstaple to Bracknell?
Great Western Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Barnstaple to Bracknell. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 7 | 3h 47m | £33.55 |
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Barnstaple to Bracknell start from £30, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Bracknell. Great Western Railway + Connections in Barnstaple leaves from Barnstaple Station . And in Bracknell trains arrive at Market Street .
From Barnstaple to Bracknell train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bracknell faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Barnstaple and Bracknell is approximately 145 miles, or 233 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Barnstaple to Bracknell tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Barnstaple at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Barnstaple?
Main departure station: Barnstaple Station
There is one train station in Barnstaple.
All train stations in Barnstaple:
Barnstaple Station
Where is the train station in Bracknell?
Main arrival station: Bracknell Bus Station
Bracknell has one train station.
Train stations in Bracknell:
Bracknell Bus Station
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