The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Barry
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Barry will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 4 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Barry every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Wolverhampton to Barry train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Barry trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:48 Wolverhampton | 3h16 | 11:04 Barry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Barry
Trains from Wolverhampton to Barry run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 20:13 |
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Barry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Barry 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 Barry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Barry
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available throughout the station. Access to Platforms 1 and 2 is available via footbridge and lifts. Wheelchair space is available within the platform waiting shelter, help points, and emergency evacuation refuge points are available at either end of the platform
- 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
- 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: Wait at bus stops on Vere Street next to the Nisa Local shop.
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