The average train between Holyhead and Barry takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 every 4 hours between Holyhead and Barry. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Barry at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Barry. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Holyhead to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Holyhead to Barry train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Barry is 231.4 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 52m.