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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Barry
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
10 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Barry will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Barry on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the 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 26 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 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.
7:09 AM0h26Cardiff7:35 AMBarry€51One-way0 transfers- 8:29 AM0h26Cardiff8:55 AMBarry€51One-way0 transfers
- 7:29 AM0h26Cardiff7:55 AMBarry€61One-way0 transfers
- 8:09 AM0h26Cardiff8:35 AMBarry€61One-way0 transfers
- 8:29 AM0h26Cardiff8:55 AMBarry€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:09 AM0h26Cardiff8:35 AMBarry€61One-way0 transfers
- 7:09 AM0h26Cardiff7:35 AMBarry€51One-way0 transfers
- 7:29 AM0h26Cardiff7:55 AMBarry€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €2. 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 bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price | €2 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Barry:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Barry costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Barry take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (25m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around €5 compared to roughly €4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff to Barry train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Barry trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 PM Cardiff | 0h40 | 11:10 PM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
| 7:09 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 7:35 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:29 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 7:55 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:09 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 8:35 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:29 AM Cardiff | 0h26 | 8:55 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Barry by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Barry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Barry run on average 10 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Barry trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Barry from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Barry
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Barry
Most Cardiff to Barry trains use the Cardiff Central to Barry station pair, with some services arriving at Barry Island. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Barry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Grangetown from Cardiff city centre
Grangetown is 1 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Grangetown train station facilities and services
Grangetown has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grangetown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grangetown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Grangetown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grangetown: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. The station platforms are only accessible by stairs, 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.
Which Barry station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Barry from Barry city centre
Barry is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry train station facilities and services
Barry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry: 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.
Getting to Barry Island from Barry city centre
Barry Island is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry Island train station facilities and services
Barry Island has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry Island.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry Island: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry Island: 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.
Getting to Barry Docks from Barry city centre
Barry Docks train station facilities and services
Barry Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Barry Docks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barry Docks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Barry Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry Docks: 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.
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