The average train between Barry Island and Edinburgh takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Barry Island to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barry Island and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry Island is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry Island to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barry Island to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barry Island station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Barry Island to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry Island to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Barry Island to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Barry Island and Edinburgh is 507.1 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Barry Island to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 58m.