The average train between Llanelli and Barnstaple takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Llanelli to Barnstaple? 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 Llanelli to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
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The distance between Llanelli and Barnstaple is 67.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 25m.