The average train between Barry and Portsmouth takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Portsmouth & Southsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Barry to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Barry to Portsmouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barry and Portsmouth is 167 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m.