Barry to Cardiff train with Transport for Wales

Wed, Nov 05
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Deutsche Bahn
SNCF TER
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barry to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€6

Fastest journey

27 m

Average duration

27 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

10 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barry to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barry to Cardiff will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Barry for Cardiff on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 28 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.

Transport for Wales
10:24AM0h27
Barry
10:51AMCardiff
61One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
02:13PM0h28
Barry
02:41PMCardiff
61One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
03:43PM0h28
Barry
04:11PMCardiff
61One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
05:24AM0h27
Barry
05:51AMCardiff
61One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
07:54AM0h27
Barry
08:21AMCardiff
61One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Barry to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 10 km

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Bus

€5

Average price

€3

Average price

Cheapest

57m

Average total duration

Fastest

27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

58m

Average total duration

28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Barry to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:29 AM
Last updated at 12:29 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transport_for_wales5:13 AM Barry
0h28
5:41 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
transport_for_wales10:24 AM Barry
0h27
10:51 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
transport_for_wales5:13 PM Barry
0h28
5:41 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
transport_for_wales10:13 PM Barry
0h30
10:43 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Barry to Cardiff

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Trains from Barry to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €3
Distance
10 km
Average train duration
27m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
27m
First train
05:04
Last train
23:49
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €3

Train companies: Transport for Wales from Barry to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Barry and Cardiff from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
€4
Transport for Wales frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Barry to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from Barry to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barry to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Barry to Cardiff can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barry to Cardiff is €6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Barry to Cardiff is 25 min   to travel the 10 km long route, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Barry to Cardiff leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Barry to Cardiff leaves at 23: 57.
There are 8 trains a day from Barry to Cardiff which require at least one change with Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Barry to Cardiff train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Transport for Wales. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Barry to Cardiff to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 57.

When departing from Barry, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Barry, Barry Docks and Barry Island. When arriving in Cardiff, you can end your route in train stations like Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barry, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cardiff from Barry is worth doing with a journey time of 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Barry to Cardiff is October.
You have options as you can travel between Barry and Cardiff 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Barry to Cardiff

Barry
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Barry is Barry Docks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barry Docks for your trip from Barry to Cardiff.
Barry DocksParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramp leading from the subway to the platforms difficult to negotiate.
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Barry Docks
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the station entrance adjacent to council offices
Barry IslandParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Public transit options for Barry Island
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
BarryParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Barry
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
CadoxtonParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cadoxton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on Vere Street next to the Nisa Local shop.

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