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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Barry Island is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Barry Island is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Plymouth Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Barry Island?

The distance between Aberdare and Barry Island is 32 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £12 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Aberdare to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Aberdare to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1.

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

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Barry Island is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 132 bus and line 95 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Aberdare to Barry Island bus arrive?

Aberdare to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Barry Island is 30 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Aberdare to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Aberdare to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 61 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 48m
£12–21
Drive 30.3 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Barry Islandcar 30.3 mi
52 min
£8–11
Line 61 bus, line 132 bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
3h 48m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Barry Islandtaxi 30.3 mi
52 min
£65–80

Aberdare to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Plymouth Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 3h 48m.

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