Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil Trains

Barnstaple to Merthyr Tydfil trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Merthyr Tydfil takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. 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 29m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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5h 22m

£65–132

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 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
Show more

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