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Outbound fromRisca & Pontymister to Barry Island by train
It takes an average of 1h 34m to travel from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island by train, over a distance of around 17 miles (27 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island and tickets for this journey start from £5.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:42 | |
| Departure station | Risca & Pontymister | |
| Arrival station | Barry Island | |
| Journey time | From 1h 11m | |
| Distance | 17 miles (27 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £5.50 | |
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Taking the train from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island in 1 hour 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 34 minutes to travel the 17 miles (27 km) from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 29 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Barry Island. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barry Island by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Risca & Pontymister to Barry Island is right for you.
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