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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and South Wales takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.

6h 11m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales11h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales9h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to South Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to South Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cwmbach via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 50m.

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