Barnstaple to Wales Trains

Barnstaple to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Wales takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain

3h 30m

£58–118

Barnstaple to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and 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 Wales at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:35 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 6:12 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:07 AM → 8:10 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:36 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 3:57 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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