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Caerphilly to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Caerphilly and Barnstaple takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Caerphilly to Barnstaple. 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 56m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
4h 45m
£61–123

Caerphilly to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Caerphilly and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caerphilly is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Caerphilly to Barnstaple.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Caerphilly to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 45m.

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