What is the cheapest way to get from Cathays to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cathays to Barry Island is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cathays to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Cathays to Barry Island is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cathays and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Cathays to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from St Josephs Convent and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Cathays to Barry Island?

The distance between Cathays and Barry Island is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cathays to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cathays to Barry Island without a car is to line 136 bus and train which takes 59 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Cathays to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Cathays to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cathays to Barry Island bus from?

Cathays to Barry Island bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Cathays to Barry Island bus arrive?

Cathays to Barry Island bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Barry Kwik Fit station.

Can I drive from Cathays to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Cathays to Barry Island is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Cathays to Barry Island.

Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Cathays to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 136 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cathays to Barry Island by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 136 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St Josephs Convent to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus 136
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
59 min
£5–7
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cathays to Barry Islandcar 11.2 mi
24 min
£3–4
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Barry Kwik Fitbus 304
1h 13m
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cathays to Barry Islandtaxi 11.2 mi
24 min
£50–65

Cathays to Barry Island by bus and train

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Cathays, Wales and Barry Island, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Barry Kwik Fit every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 54 min.

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