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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barry Civic Offices 2 and arriving at The Flourish. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Cardiff Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barry and arriving at Grangetown (Cardiff). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Barry to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Barry and Cardiff Bay is 7 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Barry to Grangetown (Cardiff) takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barry to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Barry to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Barry Civic Offices 2 station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Cardiff Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 21 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Barry to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Barry to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Flourish station.

Where does the Barry to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Barry to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Grangetown (Cardiff) station.

Can I drive from Barry to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Cardiff Bay is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Barry to Cardiff Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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Barry to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Grangetown (Cardiff)train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
21 min
£2–5
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to The Flourishbus 304
50 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Cardiff Baytaxi 8 mi
17 min
£20–24
Drive 8 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Cardiff Baycar 8 mi
17 min
£2–3

Barry to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Barry to Grangetown (Cardiff) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to The Flourish hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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