The cheapest and fastest trains from Barry to Brighton
Cheapest price
£183
Average price
£183
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barry to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barry to Brighton will cost around £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £183.
To travel from Barry to Brighton you need to make at least 3 changes.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barry to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 228 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barry to Brighton
Trains from Barry to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:43 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Barry to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Barry and Brighton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
FAQs: Barry to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barry to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barry and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:50 - 12:20 Saturday 08:45 - 13:15 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible from the station car park. Platforms 2 and 3 (to Barry Island and Bridgend) are only accessible via a footbridge with steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: For the nearest public phone, turn right out of station on to Broad Street. Phone is apx 200yds away opposite Barclays Bank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available via a footpath from the main road.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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