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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Pontyclun is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Pontyclun is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Pontyclun?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Pontyclun via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Barry to Pontyclun?

The distance between Barry and Pontyclun is 19 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Pontyclun without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £7 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Barry to Pontyclun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Pontyclun train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Pontyclun?

The best way to get from Barry to Pontyclun is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Barry to Pontyclun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Pontyclun?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Pontyclun is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Barry to Pontyclun.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontyclun?

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Barry to Pontyclun - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontycluntrain Newport / ...
1h 3m
£7–13
Drive 11.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Pontycluncar 11.4 mi
20 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
1h 40m
£6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Pontycluntaxi 11.4 mi
20 min
£26–32
Train, line 122 bus
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Cwrt Bethelbus 122
2h 11m
£7–12

Barry to Pontyclun by train

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Pontyclun via Cardiff Central in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 3m. First South & West Wales also services this route hourly.

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