The average train between Ely and Barry Island takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 hourly between Ely and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Barry Island station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Ely to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ely to Barry Island train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Barry Island is 267 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Barry Island via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 35m.