The average train between Cheltenham and Barry takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Barry. 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 Cheltenham and Barry. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barry. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Cheltenham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barry station.
Book your Cheltenham to Barry train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Barry is 100 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Barry via Cardiff Central in around 1h 46m.