The average train between Leicester and Barry Island takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Barry Island station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Leicester to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Leicester to Barry Island train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Leicester and Barry Island is 201.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Barry Island via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 28m.