The average train between Barry and Exeter takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Barry to Exeter. 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 Barry and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Exeter? 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 Barry to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Exeter station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Barry to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Barry to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and Exeter is 77.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 1m.