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Barnstaple to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Barnstaple to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$37.84, with average prices for this route around US$39.76. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:35 3h 43m, Changes required Barnstaple	18:18 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
15:35 4h 2m, Changes required Barnstaple	19:37 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
16:39 3h 57m, Changes required Barnstaple	20:36 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:36 4h, Changes required Barnstaple	21:36 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
17:36 4h 38m, Changes required Barnstaple	22:14 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
18:43 3h 31m, Changes required Barnstaple	22:14 Paris	Find Tickets

Barnstaple to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train

00:07

Last train

19:42

Departure station

Barnstaple

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

3h 31m

Distance

77 km

Price

US$37.84*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Barnstaple to Cardiff

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Barnstaple to Cardiff during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Barnstaple to Cardiff for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Barnstaple to Cardiff, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Barnstaple to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Barnstaple to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Barnstaple to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Barnstaple to Cardiff Train prices and times

Barnstaple to Cardiff Train Route Details