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How to get fromPorthcawl to Barry Islandby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northways to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Barrytrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    1h 39m
    £10–17

  2. Bus, line 95 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus bus 96 / ...
    3h 8m
    £5

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2

    1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain train Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
    2h 31m
    £6–9

  4. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Barry Islandcar car 24.4 mi
    36 min
    £6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porthcawl to Barry Islandtaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    36 min
    £50–65

Porthcawl to Barry Island by bus and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Porthcawl to Barry Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Plymouth Road via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 3h 8m.

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