The average train between Barry and Poole takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Poole? 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 Poole. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Poole station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Barry to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Barry to Poole train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Barry and Poole is 118.6 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Poole via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central in around 4h 57m.