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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barry Docks (BYD) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 10 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 15:16. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 24m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 15:16 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Barry Docks (BYD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barry Docks (BYD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barry Docks (BYD) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
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- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the station entrance adjacent to council offices
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- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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