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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 Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E

    best
    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 Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 47m
    £11–22

  2. Drive  30.3 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Streettrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    2h 30m
    £9–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry to Pontypooltaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    46 min
    £130–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypool & New Inntrain train Cardiff Central - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 24m
    £12–19

  6. 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 Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    3h 3m
    £9–13

Barry to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Town Hall 2 via Cardiff Central, Pontypool & New Inn, and Pontypool and New Inn station in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Town Hall 2 via Customhouse Street JW and Greyfriars Road GH in around 3h 3m.

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