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How to get fromBarry to Merthyr Tydfilby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Barry to Merthyr Tydfil by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 52m
    £12–23

  2. Drive 31.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 31.2 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 96 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus bus 96
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2h 40m
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry to Merthyr Tydfiltaxi taxi 31.2 mi
    40 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2h 27m
    £12–20

Barry to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a train from Barry to Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 2h 40m.

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