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The average train between Barry and Essex takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Essex. 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 41m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 52m
£86–155

Barry to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Barry and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barry to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Barry to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barry to White Notley via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 52m.

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