The average train between Barry and Preston takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Barry to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Barry to Preston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Barry and Preston is 265.7 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Preston via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 4h 56m.