The average train between Bournemouth and Barry Island takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Barry Island station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Bournemouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Barry Island train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bournemouth and Barry Island is 122.6 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 10m.