Barnstaple to Penarth Trains

Barnstaple to Penarth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Penarth takes 5h 21m 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain

4h 20m

£58–121

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 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2:35 PM → 7:01 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
3:35 PM → 8:16 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
4:31 PM → 9:16 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
5:33 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 9:01 AM
8h 54m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes

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