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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Barry
Showing times and prices for 10 Jan
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
10 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Barry will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff for Barry every day 6 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 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.
L6536106:400h25
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:05Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6671207:090h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:35Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6670306:070h27
Cardiff Central (CDF)06:34Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6671507:290h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:55Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6670606:290h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)06:55Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6536106:400h25
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:05Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6671207:090h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:35Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6671507:290h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:55Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6670606:290h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)06:55Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
L6670906:590h26
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:25Barry station (BRY)
£51One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Barry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Barry 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 10 km
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Live departures
Cardiff to Barry train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Barry trains for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 18:16
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:59 Cardiff | 0h25 | 22:24 Barry | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 10 January | |||||
| L66703 | On time 06:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h27 | 06:34 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L66706 | On time 06:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h26 | 06:55 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L65361 | On time 06:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h25 | 07:05 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L66709 | On time 06:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h26 | 07:25 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L66712 | On time 07:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h26 | 07:35 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L66715 | On time 07:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h26 | 07:55 Barry station (BRY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Barry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Barry run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 24m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 23:49 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Barry trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Barry from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£3
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cardiff to Barry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.
To fully explore Barry, a visit of 2 to 3 days is recommended, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, historical sites, and local attractions.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barry is by train, costing approximately £5.
The train distance from Cardiff to Barry is 10 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Barry in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Cardiff to Barry departs at 23:49.
Yes, a day trip from Cardiff to Barry is feasible. The journey takes 24m and covers 10 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff and Barry. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
The train journey from Cardiff to Barry covers a distance of 10 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 8 per day.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Barry.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Barry is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Barry station (BRY).
The train journey from Cardiff to Barry offers scenic views of the Welsh countryside and glimpses of the coast, making it a pleasant and picturesque route.
The first train from Cardiff to Barry leaves at 5:09.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Barry can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
Trains from Cardiff to Barry run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Barry.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Barry.
To get from Cardiff to Barry, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Barry
Cardiff
Barry
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Barry.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Barry is Barry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barry for your journey to Barry from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:50 - 12:20 Saturday 08:45 - 13:15 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Barry
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Barry Island
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cadoxton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on Vere Street next to the Nisa Local shop.
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