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

The cheapest way to get from Cathays to Barry Island is to line 27 bus and line 95 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 58m.

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 £26 - £32.

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 Plymouth Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

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 27 bus and train which takes 1h 2m and costs £4 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m 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 Cardiff Bus, depart from St Josephs Convent station.

Where does the Cathays to Barry Island bus arrive?

Cathays to Barry Island bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 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 1550+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Cathays to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 27 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 27 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cathays High School to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus 136 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 2m
£5–8
Line 27 bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Josephs Convent to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus 136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
1h 58m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cathays to Barry Islandtaxi 11.2 mi
24 min
£26–32
Drive 11.2 mi
1. Drive from Cathays to Barry Islandcar 11.2 mi
24 min
£3–4

Cathays to Barry Island by bus and train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from St Josephs Convent to Plymouth Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 1h 58m.

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