The average train between Barry and Reading takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Barry to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Reading station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Barry to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
Barry to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Barry to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barry and Reading is 160.5 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 2h 32m.