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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barry Island is to bus which costs £2 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barry Island is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barry Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellacott Close and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barry Island?

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

How far is it from Cardiff to Barry Island?

The distance between Cardiff and Barry Island is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barry Island bus from?

Cardiff to Barry Island bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Vellacott Close station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barry Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barry Island is to train which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Cardiff to Barry Island bus arrive?

Cardiff to Barry Island bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Barry Kwik Fit station.

Where does the Cardiff to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barry Island is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Cardiff to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry IslandBargoed - Barry Island / ...
30 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vellacott Close to Barry Kwik Fit304
54 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Barry Island9.7 mi
22 min
£23–28
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barry Island9.7 mi
22 min
£3–4

Cardiff to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Barry Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Vellacott Close to Barry Kwik Fit every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Cardiff Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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