The average train between Nottingham and Barry Island takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 every 2 hours between Nottingham and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Nottingham to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Barry Island train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Barry Island is 226 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m.