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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Barry is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Barry is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Barry. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Romilly Schools via Kingsway Hilton GP and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Barry?

The distance between Pontypool and Barry is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Barry without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £15 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Pontypool to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Barry bus from?

Pontypool to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Barry?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Barry is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £15 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Pontypool to Barry bus arrive?

Pontypool to Barry bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Barry is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pontypool to Barry.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Barry.

Pontypool to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 40m
£15–17
Drive 30.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Barrycar 30.5 mi
47 min
£8–11
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Romilly Schoolsbus 96
2h 21m
£11–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Barrytaxi 30.5 mi
47 min
£65–80
Bus, line 30 bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Park Hotelbus 304
3h 19m

Pontypool to Barry by bus and train

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Barry via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Romilly Schools via Greyfriars Road GH, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 2h 21m.

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