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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Cardiff is to bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Cardiff is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King Square and arriving at Customhouse Street JW. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barry and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Barry to Cardiff?

The distance between Barry and Cardiff is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Barry to Cardiff Central takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barry to Cardiff bus from?

Barry to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from King Square station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Barry to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barry to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Cardiff is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Barry to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Barry to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Barry to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Barry to Cardiff Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from King Square to Customhouse Street JW every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min. Cardiff Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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