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Abergavenny to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Abergavenny and Barnstaple takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Abergavenny 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 41m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
4h 38m
£62–120

Abergavenny to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Abergavenny and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Abergavenny is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Abergavenny to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Abergavenny, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Abergavenny to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 38m.

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