Barnstaple to Cardiff Trains

Barnstaple to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Cardiff takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Cardiff. 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 46m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain

3h 30m

£58–118

Barnstaple to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:37 PM → 9:30 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:36 PM → 11:31 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
9:36 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 8:10 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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