The average train between Cardiff and Barnstaple takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Barnstaple. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Cardiff to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Cardiff to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Barnstaple is 75.5 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 22m.