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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barry is to bus which costs £2 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barry is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bridge KR and arriving at Alexandra Gardens. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barry. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barry?

The distance between Cardiff and Barry is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barry without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Barry takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barry bus from?

Cardiff to Barry bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Cardiff Bridge KR station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barry train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barry?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barry is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Cardiff to Barry bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barry bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Alexandra Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barry is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Cardiff to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Barry.

Cardiff to Barry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Barry by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Cardiff to Barry by train

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Barry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Cardiff Bus operates a bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Alexandra Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 47 min. First South & West Wales also services this route hourly.

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