Swindon to Barnstaple Trains

Swindon to Barnstaple trains

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The average train between Swindon and Barnstaple takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

Duration

155 mi

Distance

£79

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Swindon to Barnstaple train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:58 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
4:22 PM → 7:31 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 8:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 9:33 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Phone: +44 (0)345 7000 125
Email: [email protected]
Website: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads

Ave. Duration: 36 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: £17–35
Website: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £30–60
Website: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple

Ave. Duration: 1h 7m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £16–30
Website: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Train Exterior

IRJ

Ticket office

Pentagram

Standard class

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1st Class Seat

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1st Class Seat

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Swindon to Barnstaple trains

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