Barnstaple to Swansea Trains

Barnstaple to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 25m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 Swanseatrain

£77–154

Barnstaple to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, 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.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:31 PM → 9:31 PM
5h • 2 changes
5:33 PM → 10:04 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:42 PM → 12:44 AM
Arrives next day
5h 2m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 9:33 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:07 AM → 9:30 AM
9h 23m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 4:32 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 5:31 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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