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Barry to Holyhead trains

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The average train between Barry and Holyhead takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Barry to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 8m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 14m
£78–134

Barry to Holyhead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barry and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 32m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barry to Holyhead? 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 Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Holyhead, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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