Cardiff to Barnstaple train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Barnstaple

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$110

Average price

$110

Fastest journey

4 h 34 m

Average duration

4 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Barnstaple will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff for Barnstaple on Tue, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:54AM4h34

Cardiff

10:28AMBarnstaple

$1101One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Barnstaple

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€80 Average price	€52 Average price Cheapest
5h 17m Average duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 0m Average duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Barnstaple

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff to Barnstaple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $48 (€39)

Distance

46 miles (75 km)

Average train duration

4h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

$53 (€43)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 31m

First train

05:54

Last train

20:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $48 (€39)

Train providers: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Cardiff to Barnstaple trains

Travel to Barnstaple from Cardiff from $57 (€47) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff to Barnstaple train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: $57

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Barnstaple

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Barnstaple.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Barnstaple can start from as little as $52 (€42) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Barnstaple is $86 (€70); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cardiff to Barnstaple is 3 h 48 min to travel the 47 mile (75 km) long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Barnstaple leaves at 6: 25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Barnstaple leaves at 8: 30 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Barnstaple which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Cardiff to Barnstaple you can take a train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff to Barnstaple on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 30 PM.

A trip to Barnstaple from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Barnstaple is August.

You have options as you can travel between Cardiff and Barnstaple 2 different ways: train or bus.