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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Cardiff is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 20 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 Barry Civic Offices and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 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 26 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 26 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Barry to Cardiff Central takes 26 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 Barry Civic Offices 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 26 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs and takes 55 min.

Where does the Barry to Cardiff bus arrive?

Barry to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 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, line 304 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff CentralBridgend - Rhymney / ...
26 min
£4–7
Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Cardiff9.1 mi
20 min
£3–4
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Barry Civic Offices to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
55 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Cardiff9.1 mi
20 min
£22–27

Barry to Cardiff by train

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26 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 26 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 26 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Barry Civic Offices to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 55 min.

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