Barnstaple to South Wales Trains

Barnstaple to South Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and South Wales takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain

5h 16m

£64–131

Barnstaple to South Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into South Wales at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:35 PM → 8:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
4:31 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
5:33 PM → 10:39 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
7:42 PM → 7:09 AM
Arrives next day
11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:09 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:09 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 14m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:09 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:07 AM → 9:39 AM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:09 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes

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