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Holyhead to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Barnstaple takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

9h 35m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
8h 20m
£157–256

Holyhead to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 360.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Barnstaple via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 20m.

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