The average train between Carmarthen and Barnstaple takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen 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.
Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carmarthen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Carmarthen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Carmarthen to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Carmarthen and Barnstaple is 87.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Barnstaple via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 14m.