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Cardiff to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Barnstaple takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 27m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£78
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 9m
£59–119

Cardiff to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Barnstaple? 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.

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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 9m.

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