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Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
4h 49m
£72–150

Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Merthyr Tydfil at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 49m.

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