The average train between Barry and Colchester takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Barry to Colchester. 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 hourly between Barry and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Colchester? 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 to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Barry to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Barry to Colchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Colchester is 294 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 11m.