The average train between Birmingham and Barry Island takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Barry Island. 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 Island. 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 Island at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Birmingham to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Barry Island station.
Book your Birmingham to Barry Island train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Barry Island is 153.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 2h 41m.