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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Barnstaple takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

4h 10m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 46m.

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