The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) for Barry Docks (BYD) every day 5 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 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD) 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 10 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£4 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:59 Cardiff Central | 0h20 | 20:19 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:39 Cardiff Central | 0h19 | 20:58 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
![]() | 05:15 Cardiff Central | 0h20 | 05:35 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:29 Cardiff Central | 0h20 | 05:49 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:39 Cardiff Central | 0h19 | 05:58 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:08 Cardiff Central | 0h20 | 06:28 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:29 Cardiff Central | 0h20 | 06:49 Barry Docks (BYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD)
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) to Barry Docks (BYD) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) and Barry Docks (BYD) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff, Penarth Road (Cardiff Central Station) and Barry Docks (BYD)
- 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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