The average train between Fishguard and Barnstaple takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 twice daily between Fishguard and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Barnstaple station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Fishguard to Barnstaple train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Fishguard and Barnstaple is 119.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 49m.
