The average train between Barnstaple and Swansea takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Swansea. 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 Swansea. 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 Swansea at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Swansea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Swansea station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Barnstaple to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Barnstaple to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Swansea is 60.6 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 5m.