The average train between Barry and Plymouth takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Barry to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Barry to Plymouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barry and Plymouth is 129.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 14m.