There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
44 min£2–5Line 304 bus
- Take the bus from King Square to Lloyd George Avenuebus 304
46 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station)taxi 8.1 mi
18 min£40–50Drive 8.1 mi
- Drive from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station)car 8.1 mi
18 min£2–3
Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King Square and arriving at Lloyd George Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barry and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Barry and Cardiff Bay (Station) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £5.
The train from Barry to Cardiff Central takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from King Square station.
Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.
The best way to get from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £3 and takes 46 min.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Station), Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Barry to Cardiff Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from King Square to Lloyd George Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barry to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from King Square to Lloyd George Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
1st Line Taxis (Barry)
- Phone
- +44 1446 722 888
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1446 747 500
- Website
- a2btaxisbarry.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Lloyd George Avenue station.
Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Barry to Cardiff Bay (Station).
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