The average train between Barnstaple and Penarth takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Penarth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penarth at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Penarth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Penarth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Barnstaple to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Penarth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Penarth is 73.3 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Penarth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 22m.