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Barnstaple (Station) to Swindon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple (Station) and Swindon takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple (Station) to Swindon. 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 15m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
3h 20m
£64–124

Barnstaple (Station) to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple (Station) and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple (Station) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Swindon at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes

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

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple (Station) to Swindon? 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 Barnstaple (Station) to Swindon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Barnstaple (Station), England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 20m.

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