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Trip Overview

The average train between North Devon and Cardiff takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon to Cardiff. 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 39m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
3h 51m
£58–120

North Devon to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between North Devon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Devon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 39m. 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 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 2 changes

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

Want to know about travelling from North Devon to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from North Devon to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between North Devon, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 51m.

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