4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barry to Swansea
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barry to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barry to Swansea will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Barry to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
W44090 · G3830917:041h37Barry station (BRY)18:41Swansea station (SWA)£151One-way1 change- W44130 · G3888518:041h37Barry station (BRY)19:41Swansea station (SWA)£161One-way1 change
- Y63065 · G3888518:131h28Barry station (BRY)19:41Swansea station (SWA)£201One-way1 change
- Y63069 · G3926617:131h48Barry station (BRY)19:01Swansea station (SWA)£201One-way1 change
- W44090+
W3463417:041h30Barry station (BRY)18:34Swansea station (SWA)£281One-way1 change
- W44130+W3463718:041h26Barry station (BRY)19:30Swansea station (SWA)£281One-way1 change
- Y63065 · G3888518:131h28Barry station (BRY)19:41Swansea station (SWA)£201One-way1 change
- W44090+W3463417:041h30Barry station (BRY)18:34Swansea station (SWA)£281One-way1 change
- W44130 · G3888518:041h37Barry station (BRY)19:41Swansea station (SWA)£161One-way1 change
- W44090 · G3830917:041h37Barry station (BRY)18:41Swansea station (SWA)£151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barry to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 52 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barry to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Barry to Swansea trains for today, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:54 Barry | 2h01 | 7:55 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:10 Barry | 1h45 | 7:55 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:04 Barry | 1h37 | 9:41 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barry to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barry to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Barry to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Barry and Swansea from £10. 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 to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barry to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barry and Swansea
Most Barry to Swansea trains use the Barry to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Barry and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Barry station do trains to Swansea leave from?
Getting to Barry from Barry city centre
Barry is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry train station facilities and services
Barry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry: 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.
Getting to Barry Docks from Barry city centre
Barry Docks train station facilities and services
Barry Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry Docks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry Docks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barry Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry Docks: 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.
Getting to Cadoxton from Barry city centre
Cadoxton is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Cadoxton train station facilities and services
Cadoxton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cadoxton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cadoxton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cadoxton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cadoxton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cadoxton: 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.
Which Swansea station do trains from Barry arrive at?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No.
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