Reading to Barry Island Trains

Reading to Barry Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Barry Island takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...

2h 10m

£49–86

Reading to Barry Island train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:13 PM → 11:59 PM
2h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.