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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Risca is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Risca is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Risca?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Risca. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Barry to Risca?

The distance between Barry and Risca is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Risca without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Barry to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Risca train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Risca?

The best way to get from Barry to Risca is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £9 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Barry to Risca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Risca is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Barry to Risca.

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

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Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Risca.

Barry to Risca - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, car, taxi, and bus

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

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 CentralBridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 31m
£10–17
Drive 23.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Risca23.3 mi
38 min
£6–9
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Customhouse Street JW304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & PontymisterMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2h 5m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Risca23.3 mi
38 min
£85–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
2. Take the bus from Market Square 21 to Spar151 / ...
2h 20m
£11–14

Barry to Risca by train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Risca & Pontymister via Cardiff Central in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Spar via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, Newport (S Wales), and Market Square 21 in around 2h 20m.

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