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Outbound fromNottingham to Barry Island by train
It takes an average of 6h 23m to travel from Nottingham to Barry Island by train, over a distance of around 140 miles (226 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Barry Island and tickets for this journey start from £70.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Barry Island | |
| Journey time | From 3h 45m | |
| Distance | 140 miles (226 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £70.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Nottingham to Barry Island in 3 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Nottingham to Barry Island? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 23 minutes to travel the 140 miles (226 km) from Nottingham to Barry Island by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 31 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Barry Island. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Nottingham to Barry Island in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £70.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barry Island by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Barry Island
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Nottingham to Barry Island is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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