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Birmingham to Barry Island trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 50m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain train Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
2h 41m
£51–75

Birmingham to Barry Island train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 2m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 57m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 46m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 28m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 28m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Barry Island? 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Barry Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 2h 41m.

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