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Cwmbran to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cwmbran and Barnstaple takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran 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 44m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 23m
£57–114

Cwmbran to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Cwmbran and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 44m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 147.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbran to Barnstaple via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 23m.

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