The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barry Island station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island is 40.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 1h 48m.