The average train between Penarth and Barnstaple takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth 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 hourly between Penarth and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Penarth 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 Penarth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Penarth to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Penarth to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penarth and Barnstaple is 73.3 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 34m.