The average train between Barry and Leicester takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Barry to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Barry to Leicester train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and Leicester is 201.6 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m.