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How to get fromBarry to Porthcawlby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barry to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Northwaysbus bus X2
    1h 7m
    £11–18

  2. Drive  23.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Porthcawlcar car 23.4 mi
    34 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the train from Barry to Bridgendtrain train Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to John Streetbus bus 63 / ...
    1h 38m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barry to Porthcawltaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    34 min
    £100–130

  5. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus bus X2
    3h
    £6

Barry to Porthcawl by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from The Priory to Porthcawl Metrolink 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 3h.

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