Carmarthen to Barnstaple Trains

Carmarthen to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Barnstaple takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

6h 15m

£84–177

Carmarthen to Barnstaple train times

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 10:43 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:31 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 57m • 3 changes
10:43 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
11h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:26 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
1:34 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 8:26 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
2:28 PM → 9:31 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Carmarthen to Barnstaple trains

Trip Overview

Train via Bristol

Carmarthen to Barnstaple train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:31 PM → 8:29 AM
Arrives next day

10:43 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:25 PM

7:24 AM → 1:26 PM

8:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:30 AM → 3:25 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

1:34 PM → 7:27 PM

2:15 PM → 8:26 PM

2:28 PM → 9:31 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM

7:23 AM → 1:29 PM

8:30 AM → 2:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM

7:23 AM → 1:29 PM

8:30 AM → 2:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central

Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads

Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central

Carmarthen to Barnstaple trains

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Train via Bristol

Carmarthen to Barnstaple train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:31 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

10:43 PM → 10:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:25 PM

7:24 AM → 1:26 PM

8:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:30 AM → 3:25 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:32 PM

1:34 PM → 7:27 PM

2:15 PM → 8:26 PM

2:28 PM → 9:31 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM

7:23 AM → 1:29 PM

8:30 AM → 2:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:25 AM

6:52 AM → 12:25 PM

7:23 AM → 1:29 PM

8:30 AM → 2:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central

Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads

Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central

Train trips from Carmarthen

Train trips to Barnstaple

Alternative transport options

8:31 PM → 8:29 AM
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10:43 PM → 10:26 AM
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