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The average train between Barry and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Barry to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 22m
£53–84

Barry to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Barry and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barry to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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