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Find the best prices from Cardiff to Barnstaple

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Cardiff to Barnstaple Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Barnstaple, starting from JPY 5,578 and averaging JPY 5,802. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 29m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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11:00
3h 29m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
14:29
Barnstaple
Great Western Railway
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11:30
3h 56m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
15:26
Barnstaple
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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12:30
3h 56m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
16:26
Barnstaple
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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13:00
4h 32m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
17:32
Barnstaple
Great Western Railway
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13:30
4h 2m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
17:32
Barnstaple
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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14:00
4h 39m, Changes required
Cardiff Central
18:39
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Cardiff to Barnstaple Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:47
Last train
Last train
22:47
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Barnstaple
Journey time
Journey time
3h 29m
Distance
Distance
76 km
Price
Price
JPY 5,578*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Barnstaple

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff to Barnstaple 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

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Barnstaple 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%

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 Cardiff to Barnstaple, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Barnstaple ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cardiff to Barnstaple more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Barnstaple train ticket types

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