How to get to Barnstaple from Swindon

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from Swindon to Barnstaple

How to get to Barnstaple from Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Swindon to Barnstaple is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    18:583h39
    Swindon
    22:37Barnstaple
    £1441One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    18:583h39
    Swindon
    22:37Barnstaple
    £1441One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:203h09
    Swindon
    10:29Barnstaple
    £1631One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    22:597h20
    Swindon
    6:19Barnstaple
    £1441One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0:367h49
    Swindon
    8:25Barnstaple
    £1441One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    16:223h09
    Swindon
    19:31Barnstaple
    £1631One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Swindon to Barnstaple

Travel 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 Swindon to Barnstaple.

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You can travel between Swindon and Barnstaple by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Barnstaple is a train with an average price of £39.
The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Barnstaple is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.
The Swindon to Barnstaple distance is approximately 167 km.
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Barnstaple is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Barnstaple as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Barnstaple:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Barnstaple, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Barnstaple by train.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Barnstaple often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, London, Exeter, Birmingham, Taunton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barnstaple and these popular destinations at a great price.

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