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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Barry Island is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Barry Island is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Plymouth Road via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Barry Island?

The distance between Pontypridd and Barry Island is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £8 - £15.

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

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

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

Pontypridd to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Catherine Street E2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Barry Island train from?

Pontypridd to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.

Train or bus from Pontypridd to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Barry Island is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Barry Island bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Barry Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Pontypridd to Barry Island train arrive?

Pontypridd to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypridd to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Barry Island is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Pontypridd to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontypridd to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Pontypridd to Barry Island - 5 ways to travel via train, line 95 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 18m
£8–14
Drive 18 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Barry Islandcar 18 mi
34 min
£5–7
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
1h 55m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Barry Islandtaxi 18 mi
34 min
£40–50
Bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
2h 6m
£7–8

Pontypridd to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Plymouth Road via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 2h 6m.

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