The average train between Portsmouth and Barry Island takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Portsmouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Barry Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Portsmouth and Barry Island is 165.9 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m.