The average bus between Port Talbot and Barry Island takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Talbot to Barry Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Port Talbot and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Barry Island station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Port Talbot to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.
Port Talbot to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Road station.
Book your Port Talbot to Barry Island bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach South Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Port Talbot and Barry Island is 42 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 2h 22m.