Reading to Barry Trains

Reading to Barry trains

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The average train between Reading and Barry takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 10m

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Reading to Barry train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Barry. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Barry? 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.