The average train between Poole and Barry Island takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Barry Island station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Barry Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Poole to Barry Island train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Barry Island is 117.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 59m.