The average train between Glasgow and Barry Island takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 3 hours between Glasgow and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Barry Island station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Glasgow to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Glasgow to Barry Island train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Barry Island is 501.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 8m.