The average train between Llanelli and Barnstaple takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Llanelli and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Llanelli to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Llanelli to Barnstaple train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Llanelli and Barnstaple is 67.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Barnstaple via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 20m.