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Outbound fromBarry Island to Aberdare by train
It takes an average of 1h 57m to travel from Barry Island to Aberdare by train, over a distance of around 23 miles (38 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Barry Island to Aberdare and tickets for this journey start from £5.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:35 | |
| Departure station | Barry Island | |
| Arrival station | Aberdare | |
| Journey time | From 1h 50m | |
| Distance | 23 miles (38 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £5.40 | |
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Travelling from Barry Island to Aberdare by train
Looking to travel from Barry Island to Aberdare by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 57 minutes to travel from Barry Island to Aberdare by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 50 minutes though. You'll usually find 24 trains per day running along the 23 miles (38 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Aberdare, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Transport for Wales are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Aberdare in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Barry Island to Aberdare in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £5.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Barry Island to Aberdare
Book in advance
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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 Barry Island to Aberdare is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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