The average train between Reading and Barry takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service 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.
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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barry. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Reading to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barry station.
Book your Reading to Barry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Barry is 160.5 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Barry via Cardiff Central in around 2h 9m.
