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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Barry Island is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Plymouth Road via Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Barry Island?

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 Island?

The distance between Swansea and Barry Island is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Swansea to Barry Island is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Barry Island is 40 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Swansea to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Swansea to Barry Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 95 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Barry Island 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
£17–30
Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ninian Park PH to Plymouth Roadbus 95
2h 48m
£10–21
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Barry Islandcar 40 mi
56 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swansea to Barry Islandtaxi 40 mi
56 min
£90–120
Train via Cardiff Central
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
1h 56m
£21–45
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
2h 33m
£20–41

Swansea to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Barry once daily. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Ninian Park PH in around 2h 48m.

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