The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Barnstaple will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Barnstaple on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€86 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Barnstaple trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:46 AM Swansea | 5h42 | 9:28 AM Barnstaple | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:57 AM Swansea | 4h31 | 10:28 AM Barnstaple | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:54 AM Swansea | 4h31 | 11:25 AM Barnstaple | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:54 AM Swansea | 4h31 | 11:25 AM Barnstaple | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Swansea | 4h42 | 12:25 PM Barnstaple | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Barnstaple
Trains from Swansea to Barnstaple run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) but you can travel from only $60 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Barnstaple from $60 (€49). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Barnstaple
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Barnstaple by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Barnstaple
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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