The average train between Welshpool and Barry takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Welshpool 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 every 2 hours between Welshpool and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Barry. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Welshpool to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Welshpool to Barry train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Welshpool and Barry is 140.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 1m.