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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Barry Island is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Barry Island is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Park Avenue via Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Barry Island?

The distance between Pontypool and Barry Island is 32 miles. The road distance is 31 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £14 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Pontypool to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Pontypool to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Barry Island is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £14 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Pontypool to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Barry Island is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Pontypool to Barry Island.

Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Barry Island 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 Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 51m
£14–17
Drive 30.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Barry Islandcar 30.8 mi
49 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 Park Avenuebus 96
2h 24m
£9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Barry Islandtaxi 30.8 mi
49 min
£65–80
Bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
2h 40m
£9–11

Pontypool to Barry Island by bus and train

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Barry Island via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Park Avenue via Greyfriars Road GH and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 2h 24m.

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