The average train between Barnstaple and Barry Island takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Barry Island. 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 hourly between Barnstaple and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Barry Island? 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 Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Barry Island station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Barnstaple to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barnstaple to Barry Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Barry Island is 64.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Barry Island via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 16m.