The average train between Barry and Edinburgh takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Barry 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 and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry 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 to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Barry to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Barry to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Barry and Edinburgh is 506.2 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 53m.