The average train between Barry and Pontyclun takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Barry to Pontyclun. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barry and Pontyclun. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Pontyclun at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Pontyclun station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Barry to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
Barry to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontyclun station.
Book your Barry to Pontyclun train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barry and Pontyclun is 15.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Pontyclun via Cardiff Central in around 1h 2m.