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Compare train for Swindon to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 167 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-11.80. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Barnstaple from Swindon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Barnstaple is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:053h22Swindon14:27Barnstaple£511One-way0 changes
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- 11:053h22Swindon14:27Barnstaple£511One-way0 changes
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- 11:053h22Swindon14:27Barnstaple£511One-way0 changes
Other options
- 11:553h30Swindon15:25Barnstaple£511One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Swindon to Barnstaple
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- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Barnstaple station (BNP).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Barnstaple by train.
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