What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Barry is to bus and line 96 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Barry is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Barry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Barry. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Swansea to Barry?

The distance between Swansea and Barry is 44 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Barry?

The train from Swansea to Barry takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Barry bus from?

Swansea to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Barry train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Barry?

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Swansea to Barry bus arrive?

Swansea to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Barry train arrive?

Swansea to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barry station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Barry is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Swansea to Barry.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Barry?

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Where can I stay near Barry?

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Swansea to Barry - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 96 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Barry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Barrytrain Swansea - Cardiff Central
1h 16m
£18–30
Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KR to Romilly Schoolsbus 96
2h 30m
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to The Priorybus 96
2h 24m
£9–22
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Barrycar 39 mi
53 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Barrytaxi 39 mi
53 min
£90–110
Train via Bridgend
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Barrytrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 57m
£17–35

Swansea to Barry by train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Barry once daily. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 2h 24m.

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