The average train between Exeter and Barry Island takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Barry Island station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Exeter to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barry Island station.
Book your Exeter to Barry Island train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Barry Island is 76.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Barry Island via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 49m.