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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Swansea
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Swansea will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for Swansea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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 coach for Barnstaple to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 61 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barnstaple to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnstaple to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:35 Barnstaple | 4h59 | 14:34 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Swansea
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Trains from Barnstaple to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 19:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and Swansea from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnstaple to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Swansea
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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
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