Train Preston to Barry from £82 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Barry takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 53m
Duration: 197 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 35m

£64–125

Preston to Barry train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Barry. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Barry at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:15 AM → 9:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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