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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Porthcawl is to line 95 bus and bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 27m.

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 Civic Offices 2 and arriving at Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

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 and costs £10 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 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 Civic Offices 2 station.

Where does the Barry to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Barry to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Ninian Park PH 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 952+ 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
£11–18
Line 95 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Ninian Park PHbus 95
2. Take the bus from Ninian Park PH to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
2h 27m
£5
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 31m
£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
£100–130

Barry to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 26.7 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Ninian Park PH in around 2h 27m.

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