The average train between Edinburgh and Barry Island takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Barry Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Barry Island station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Barry Island train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Barry Island is 507.1 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 10m.