The average train between Barnstaple and Abergavenny takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Abergavenny. 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Abergavenny. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Abergavenny at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Abergavenny? 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 Barnstaple to Abergavenny. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Abergavenny station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Barnstaple to Abergavenny train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Abergavenny train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Book your Barnstaple to Abergavenny train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Abergavenny is 109.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Abergavenny via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 25m.