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Outbound fromBarry to Abercynon by train
It takes an average of 1h 25m to travel from Barry to Abercynon by train, over a distance of around 17 miles (28 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Barry to Abercynon and tickets for this journey start from £5.40 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Barry to Abercynon in 1 hour 9 minutes
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It usually takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to travel the 17 miles (28 km) from Barry to Abercynon by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Transport for Wales for all or at least part of your journey to Abercynon.
Book train tickets from Barry to Abercynon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.40. 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 Abercynon by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Barry to Abercynon
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 to Abercynon 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.
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