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Trip Overview

The average train between Barry and Edinburgh takes 8h 35m 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.

8h 35m
Duration
387 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Barry to Edinburgh train times

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 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Barry to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 387.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barry to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 52m.

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