The average train between Barnstaple and Wales takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Wales. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Wales station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Barnstaple to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Wales train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Wales is 136.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 30m.