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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Barry is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Barry is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Priory via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Barry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Barry. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Swansea to Barry?

The distance between Swansea and Barry is 44 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £6 - £26.

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

The train from Swansea to Barry takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Barry bus from?

Swansea to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Barry train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Barry?

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £6 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Swansea to Barry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Barry is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Swansea to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Barry.

Swansea to Barry - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 304 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Barry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to BarryMilford Haven - Cardiff Central
1h 2m
£6–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the train from Bridgend to BarryBridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 37m
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Barry39 mi
53 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Barry39 mi
53 min
£90–110
Train via Bridgend
1. Take the train from Swansea to BridgendMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to BarryBridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 45m
£12–22
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priory304
2h 46m

Swansea to Barry by train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Barry once a week. Tickets cost £6–26 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Priory via Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 46m.

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