The average train between North Devon and Cardiff takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon to Cardiff. 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 North Devon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Devon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from North Devon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from North Devon station and arriving at Cardiff station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
North Devon to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
North Devon to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your North Devon to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between North Devon and Cardiff is 75.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 28m.