The average train between Edinburgh and Barry Island takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 36m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 51m • 2 changes

8h 5m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 36m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

8h 5m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 36m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

8h 5m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 36m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

8h 5m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 36m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

8h 5m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Edinburgh to Barry Island train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Edinburgh and Barry Island is 507.1 km. The road distance is 606 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 10m.