The average train between Barry and Risca takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Risca. 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 Risca. 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 Risca at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Risca. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Risca station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Barry to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
Barry to Risca train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Risca & Pontymister station.
Book your Barry to Risca train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barry and Risca is 26.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 34m.