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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Barry
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 27 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Barry will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Bristol to Barry, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
9:281h27Bristol10:55Barry£211One-way0 changes
- 9:281h27Bristol10:55Barry£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Barry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Barry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 47 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barry:
A train is £0.95 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bristol to Barry costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Barry take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.24. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bristol to Barry train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Barry trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15000+ Y62289 | On time 7:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h29 | 9:25 Barry station (BRY) | 1 change | |
| G15494+G40122 | On time 8:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 9:56 Barry station (BRY) | 1 change | |
| G15002+Y62282 | On time 8:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h28 | 10:25 Barry station (BRY) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Barry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Barry run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Barry trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Barry from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Barry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Barry
Most Bristol to Barry trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Barry Island station pair, with some services arriving at Barry. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Barry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Which Barry station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
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 Island from Barry city centre
Barry Island is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry Island train station facilities and services
Barry Island has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry Island.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry Island: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry Island: 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.
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