The average train between Wakefield and Barry takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Barry. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Barry station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Wakefield to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Wakefield to Barry train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wakefield and Barry is 281.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Barry via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m.