The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) 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 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) for Barry Island (BYI) 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 12 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.


Live departures
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:24 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h37 | 08:01 Barry Island (BYI) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:54 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h37 | 10:31 Barry Island (BYI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI)
Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 37m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 16:54 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Barry Island (BYI) 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: Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Barry Island (BYI) 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 Island (BYI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Barry Island (BYI)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
