Wales to Barnstaple Trains

Wales to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Barnstaple takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 40m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

4h 7m

£59–118

Wales to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:30 PM → 10:37 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:30 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
7h 49m • 2 changes
11:30 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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