The average train between Southampton and Barry Island takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Southampton to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Southampton to Barry Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Barry Island is 141.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m.