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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 CentraltrainBridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4busX24 / ...
    1h 39m
    £15–21
  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Pontypoolcar30.3 mi
    46 min
    £8–11
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus30 / ...
    1h 58m
  4. Line 96 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus96
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2busX3
    3h 1m
    £9–15
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry to Pontypooltaxi30.3 mi
    46 min
    £65–80
  6. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Customhouse Street JWbus304
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2busX3
    3h 1m

Barry to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar416Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Park Hotel to Town Hall 2 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8, Wood Street JA, Cardiff Bridge KR, and Greyfriars Road GH in around 3h 1m.

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