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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Porthcawl is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Barry Hotel and arriving at Griffin Park via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Barry to Porthcawl?

The distance between Barry and Porthcawl is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Porthcawl without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs £10 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Barry to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Porthcawl bus from?

Barry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Barry Hotel station.

Where does the Barry to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Barry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 station.

Can I drive from Barry to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Porthcawl is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Barry to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 970+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Barry to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus X2
1h 18m
£11–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Griffin Parkbus X2
3h 15m
£5–6
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Barry to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus 63 / ...
1h 48m
£11–16
Drive 23.4 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Porthcawlcar 23.4 mi
34 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barry to Porthcawltaxi 23.4 mi
34 min
£50–60

Barry to Porthcawl by train and bus

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1h 18mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.7 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Barry Hotel to Griffin Park via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 3h 15m.

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