The average train between Barry and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Barry to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Barry to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Barry to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Southend-on-Sea is 277.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Southend Victoria via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 19m.
