The average train between Chester and Barry Island takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Barry Island. 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Chester to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Chester to Barry Island train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Barry Island is 201.7 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m.