Barnstaple to Pontypridd Trains

Barnstaple to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Pontypridd takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Pontypridd. 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: 164 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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4h 8m

£62–125

Barnstaple to Pontypridd train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Pontypridd. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Pontypridd at 8:57 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 Friday, October 30, 2026

8:41 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:07 AM → 8:56 AM
8h 49m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
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