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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Barry Island is to bus and line 96 bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Barry Island is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Park Avenue via Bay Campus and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Neath to Barry Island?

The distance between Neath and Barry Island is 47 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Neath to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Neath to Barry Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bay Campus station.

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

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

Train or bus from Neath to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Neath to Barry Island is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Neath to Barry Island bus arrive?

Neath to Barry Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Neath to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Neath to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Barry Island is 37 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Neath to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Neath to Barry Island - 5 ways to travel via train, line 95 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Neath to Barry Island 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 Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry IslandBargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 28m
£11–23
Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Park Avenue96
2h 28m
£6–9
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Road96 / ...
2h 3m
£9–17
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Barry Island36.4 mi
55 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neath to Barry Island36.4 mi
55 min
£75–95

Neath to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 46.6 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Park Avenue via Bay Campus, Kingsway GD, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 2h 28m.

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