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The average train between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 6m 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.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil station via Exeter St Davids station, Bristol Temple Meads station and Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.
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The distance between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil is 88 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 58m.
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