Station message

Buses replace trains

Travelling between Cardiff Central - Barry Island and Bridgend? Buses will replace trains Saturday 29 March - Friday 04 April. Check before you travel tfw.wales.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket machine
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General service information
Staffing Level
unstaffed
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Information Services Open
Mon-Sun
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.

Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Barry Island station

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.

Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category A.

Step free access is available via a footpath from the main road.


Coverage: whole Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available

No
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
CarPark
Spaces: 0
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: No

Website:
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus is at the front of the station.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview 

Located on the Vale of Glamorgan’s stunning coastline, Barry Island is one of Wales’ favourite seaside resorts.

Its railway station is located on the Vale of Glamorgan line and opened in 1892 to serve an increasingly popular beach and waterfront. The current station building was designed by the architect William Henry Higgs and was built in 1904.

Get off the train and you’ll find yourself at the Pleasure Park, with its rollercoasters, carousel, water play area and much more. Best of all, it’s just across the road from the golden sands of the much-loved beach.

Did you know the station has had starring roles on TV? It was the setting for itself in the cult BBC series Gavin and Stacey. It also starred as Pontyberry railway station in the TV hit Stella.

 

  • How long does it take to get from Barry Island station to Cardiff Airport?

    • The four-mile journey takes around 11 minutes.

  • How long does it take to walk from Barry Island station to Barry town centre?

    • Taking Ffordd Y Mileniwm, the walk is around 15 minutes from the station to Barry Island town centre.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Barry Island station?

    • The station lacks spaces for cars.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Barry Island station?

    • There are no bike storage facilities at Barry Island station.

  • What other facilities are available at Barry Island station?

    • Disabled access - step-free access throughout the station, induction loops and ramps available

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Barry Island station?