Train Barry to Reading from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barry and Reading takes 2h 19m 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.

2h 19m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 18m

£48–95

Barry to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Barry and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 1:44 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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