What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Barry is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Barry is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Barry. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Romilly Schools via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Barry. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Barry?

The distance between Aberdare and Barry is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Barry without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £9 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Barry?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Aberdare to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Barry bus from?

Aberdare to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Little Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Barry train from?

Aberdare to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Barry?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Barry is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus and line 96 bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Aberdare to Barry bus arrive?

Aberdare to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Aberdare to Barry train arrive?

Aberdare to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Barry is 29 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Aberdare to Barry.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdare to Barry?

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 226+ hotels available in Barry.

Aberdare to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Barry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 38m
£10–15
Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Barrycar 29.3 mi
49 min
£8–11
Train, line 304 bus
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Park Hotelbus 304
2h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Barrytaxi 29.3 mi
49 min
£60–75
Line 9 bus, bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Theatre to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Romilly Schoolsbus 96
3h 23m
£14–18

Aberdare to Barry by train

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Barry, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Barry via Cardiff Central in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Romilly Schools via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 3h 23m.

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