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How to get fromBarry Docks to Cardiffby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barry Docks to Cardiff by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barry Docks to Cardiff CentraltrainBarry Island - Bargoed / ...
    24 min
    £4–8
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barry Kwik Fit to Fitzhamon Embankmentbus96 / ...
    1h 1m
    £2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry Docks to Cardifftaxi9.6 mi
    22 min
    £23–28
  4. Drive 9.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barry Docks to Cardiffcar9.6 mi
    22 min
    £3–4

Barry Docks to Cardiff by train

Calendar416Weekly Trains
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry Docks, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Barry Docks to Cardiff Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Barry Kwik Fit to Fitzhamon Embankment every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 1m. First South & West Wales also services this route hourly.

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