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 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 8:53 AM. 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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Want to know about travelling from Barry to Southend-on-Sea? 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 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 11m.