The average train between Oxford and Barry takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Oxford 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 Oxford and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Barry at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Barry. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Barry station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Oxford to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oxford to Barry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Barry is 145.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Barry via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 1m.