There are 3 ways to get from Barry Island to Pontypridd by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barry Island to Cardiff Centraltrain Barry Island - Bargoed / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
1h 8m£7–12Drive 18.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barry Island to Pontypriddcar 18.1 mi
34 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barry Island to Pontypriddtaxi 18.1 mi
34 min£80–100
Barry Island to Pontypridd by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry Island to Pontypridd is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Barry Island to Pontypridd is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £80 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Barry Island to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Barry Island and arriving at Pontypridd via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Barry Island and Pontypridd is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barry Island to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £7 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Barry Island to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Barry Island to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry Island station.
Barry Island to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry Island to Pontypridd is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Barry Island to Pontypridd.
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What companies run services between Barry Island, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Barry Island to Pontypridd via Cardiff Central in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barry Island to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
1st Line Taxis (Barry)
- Phone
- +44 1446 722 888
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1446 747 500
- Website
- a2btaxisbarry.co.uk
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