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Barnstaple to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Cardiff takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
3h 28m
£62–139

Barnstaple to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 28m.

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