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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Aberdare is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Aberdare is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Barry to Aberdare?

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

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

The best way to get from Barry to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £12 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Barry to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Aberdare bus from?

Barry to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Barry to Aberdare is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus and line 61 bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Barry to Aberdare bus arrive?

Barry to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Where does the Barry to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Aberdare is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Barry to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 53m
£12–21
Drive 30.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Aberdarecar 30.8 mi
43 min
£8–11
Line 304 bus, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Customhouse Street JWbus 304
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
3h 32m
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Aberdaretaxi 30.8 mi
43 min
£65–80
Line 96 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 25m
£11–18

Barry to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Aberdare Bus Station via Customhouse Street JW, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 32m.

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