The average train between Barry and Holyhead takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Barry to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Holyhead station via Holyhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Barry to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Holyhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Barry to Holyhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barry and Holyhead is 231.4 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 52m.