4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Briton Ferry to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Briton Ferry to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Briton Ferry to Cardiff will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Briton Ferry for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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 coach and train for Briton Ferry to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Briton Ferry to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Briton Ferry to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Briton Ferry to Cardiff trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 15:47 Briton Ferry | 0h51 | 16:38 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 January | |||||
| 06:41 Briton Ferry | 0h51 | 07:32 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Briton Ferry to Cardiff
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Trains from Briton Ferry to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 51m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Briton Ferry to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Briton Ferry and Cardiff from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Briton Ferry to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Briton Ferry to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Briton Ferry and Cardiff
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Both platforms are accessible from Ynysmaerdy Road via shallow ramps with landings.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station entrance on Ynysmaerdy Road
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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)
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
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