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Holyhead to Barry Island trains

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The average train between Holyhead and Barry Island takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

5h 42m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
5h 38m
£82–130

Holyhead to Barry Island train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 4m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

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  • Distance: 240.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Barry Island, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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