4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Barry
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for Barry on Mon, Mar 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 10 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 43 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Barry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Barry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Barry bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Barry buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:09 AM Cardiff | 0h47 | 7:56 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:01 AM Cardiff | 0h48 | 9:49 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:22 AM Cardiff | 0h44 | 10:06 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:22 AM Cardiff | 0h44 | 11:06 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:09 AM Cardiff | 0h47 | 11:56 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Barry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to Barry run on average 5 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:09, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 05:09 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Thu |
Best day to book ahead 7 days |
Bus providers: First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus from Cardiff to BarryYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Barry with First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Barry
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