The average train between Barry and Essex takes 4h 34m 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.
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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Essex. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Barry to Essex train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Essex train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Barry to Essex train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Essex is 271.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Barry to White Notley via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 51m.