The average train between Coventry and Barry takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Barry. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Barry at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barry. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Coventry to Barry train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Barry train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Coventry to Barry train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coventry and Barry is 165.2 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.