The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Barry Island takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Barry Island station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barry Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Barry Island is 217.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 3m.