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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Barnstaple will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Barnstaple 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 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.
9:225h05Swansea14:27Barnstaple£691One-way0 changes
- 9:225h05Swansea14:27Barnstaple£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 61 km
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£56 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Barnstaple trains for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:22 Swansea | 5h05 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Barnstaple
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Swansea to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Barnstaple from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Barnstaple train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Barnstaple
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Parking
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ATM
Accessibility
WC
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Bike Parking
Bike 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
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