The average train between Thatcham and Barry takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 Thatcham and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Barry at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Barry. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Thatcham to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Thatcham to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Thatcham to Barry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Thatcham and Barry is 140.4 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 33m.