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The average train between Barnstaple and Penarth takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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.

5h 20m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barnstaple to Penarth train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penarth at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales10h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales10h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 11m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 11m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 11m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 11m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales8h 24m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 13m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 10m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 10m • 3 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Penarth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Penarth via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 54m.

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