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How to get fromBarry to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Barry to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Market Square 16

    best
    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 38m
    £11–21

  2. Line 96 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus bus 96
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 1m
    £6–8

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus 30
    2h 14m

  4. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Trosnant Streetbus bus X3
    2h 54m
    £9–12

  5. Drive 30.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Pontypoolcar car 30.3 mi
    46 min
    £8–11

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry to Pontypooltaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    46 min
    £65–80

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from The Priory to Trosnant Street via Customhouse Street JW and Greyfriars Road GH in around 2h 54m.

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