The average train between Exeter and Barry takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Barry. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Barry station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Exeter to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Exeter to Barry train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Barry is 77.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Barry via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 2h 54m.