The average train between Birmingham and Barry takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Barry. 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 Birmingham and Barry. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Barry at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Barry. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Birmingham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Barry train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Barry is 153.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.