The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Briton Ferry
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Briton Ferry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Briton Ferry will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Briton Ferry every day 3 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 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 to Briton Ferry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Briton Ferry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 47 km
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£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Briton Ferry train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:22 Cardiff | 1h06 | 05:28 Briton Ferry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:35 Cardiff | 0h54 | 05:29 Briton Ferry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Briton Ferry
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Cardiff to Briton Ferry trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Briton Ferry 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 to Briton Ferry train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Briton Ferry
- 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)
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Rhymney) via the car park. There are two routes onto the platform, one with a steep gradient and one with a moderate gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) via a ramp with a steep gradient. Access between the platforms is via a roadbridge with a walkway but no pavement
- 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
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Station Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the road outside the station
- 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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