Cardiff to Barry bus with First South & West Wales

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Barry

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$0.00

Average price

$1

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

44 m

Buses per day

28

Distance

10 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

Of the 28 buses that leave Cardiff for Barry on Mon, Jun 22, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 22 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, Jun 22 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.

  • First South & West Wales
    5:03 AM0h43
    Cardiff
    5:46 AMBarry
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    0 transfers
  • First South & West Wales
    5:43 AM0h43
    Cardiff
    6:26 AMBarry
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    0 transfers
  • First South & West Wales
    6:43 AM0h49
    Cardiff
    7:32 AMBarry
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    0 transfers
  • First South & West Wales
    7:44 AM0h55
    Cardiff
    8:39 AMBarry
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    0 transfers
  • First South & West Wales
    8:49 AM0h55
    Cardiff
    9:44 AMBarry
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    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 $2. 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 $2, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 6 miles (10 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$2

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

$4

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 11m

Average total duration

41m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Barry is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Barry:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Barry costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Barry is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Barry take longer:

Bus takes on average 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Barry including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Barry among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $2 (€2) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 41m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Cardiff to Barry Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
05:03AM
Arrival Time
05:46AM
Duration
0h43
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
05:43AM
Arrival Time
06:26AM
Duration
0h43
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
06:43AM
Arrival Time
07:32AM
Duration
0h49
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
07:28AM
Arrival Time
08:11AM
Duration
0h43
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
07:44AM
Arrival Time
08:39AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
07:58AM
Arrival Time
08:43AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
08:28AM
Arrival Time
09:13AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
08:49AM
Arrival Time
09:44AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
08:58AM
Arrival Time
09:43AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
09:28AM
Arrival Time
10:13AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
09:54AM
Arrival Time
10:46AM
Duration
0h52
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
09:58AM
Arrival Time
10:43AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
10:28AM
Arrival Time
11:13AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
10:58AM
Arrival Time
11:43AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Transport for Wales
Departure Time
11:08AM
Arrival Time
11:48AM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
11:09AM
Arrival Time
12:01PM
Duration
0h52
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
11:28AM
Arrival Time
12:13PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Transport for Wales
Departure Time
11:36AM
Arrival Time
12:16PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
11:49AM
Arrival Time
12:41PM
Duration
0h52
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
11:58AM
Arrival Time
12:43PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Transport for Wales
Departure Time
12:08PM
Arrival Time
12:48PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
12:28PM
Arrival Time
01:13PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
12:58PM
Arrival Time
01:43PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
12:59PM
Arrival Time
01:51PM
Duration
0h52
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
01:28PM
Arrival Time
02:13PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
01:58PM
Arrival Time
02:43PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
01:59PM
Arrival Time
02:51PM
Duration
0h52
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
02:38PM
Arrival Time
03:25PM
Duration
0h47
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
First South & West Wales
Departure Time
03:09PM
Arrival Time
04:03PM
Duration
0h54
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
03:28PM
Arrival Time
04:18PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
Cardiff Bus
Departure Time
03:58PM
Arrival Time
04:48PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$2

Live departures

Cardiff to Barry bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Barry buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
First South & West Wales5:03 AM Cardiff
0h43
5:46 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales5:43 AM Cardiff
0h43
6:26 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales6:43 AM Cardiff
0h49
7:32 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus7:28 AM Cardiff
0h43
8:11 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales7:44 AM Cardiff
0h55
8:39 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus7:58 AM Cardiff
0h45
8:43 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus8:28 AM Cardiff
0h45
9:13 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales8:49 AM Cardiff
0h55
9:44 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus8:58 AM Cardiff
0h45
9:43 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus9:28 AM Cardiff
0h45
10:13 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales9:54 AM Cardiff
0h52
10:46 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus9:58 AM Cardiff
0h45
10:43 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus10:28 AM Cardiff
0h45
11:13 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus10:58 AM Cardiff
0h45
11:43 AM Barry0 transfersDirect
First South & West Wales11:09 AM Cardiff
0h52
12:01 PM Barry0 transfersDirect
Cardiff Bus11:28 AM Cardiff
0h45
12:13 PM Barry0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Barry

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Buses from Cardiff to Barry run on average 5 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) 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 34m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
6 miles (10 km)
Average bus duration
41m
Cheapest ticket price
$2 (€2)
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
34m
First bus
5:09 AM
Last bus
11:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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 $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

First South & West Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
41m
First South & West Wales frequency
10 a day

Cardiff Bus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
$2 (€2)
Cardiff Bus frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Barry

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Barry by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Barry can start from as little as $2 (€2) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Barry is $2 (€2) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Cardiff to Barry is 34m to travel the 6 miles (10 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cardiff to Barry leaves at 5:09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cardiff to Barry leaves at 11:35 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Cardiff to Barry with First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cardiff to Barry, you can count on First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus for the best way to get you to Barry. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cardiff and Barry and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Barry from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 34m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff to Barry is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Barry including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Cardiff to Barry has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
No, luggage for the bus from Cardiff to Barry needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Cardiff to Barry.
Since neither Cardiff nor Barry are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Barry among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Barry, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the town center and Barry Island during peak seasons. Common scams include overpriced taxi fares and unofficial ticket sellers near transportation hubs. It’s advisable to use licensed taxis and buy tickets from official vendors to ensure safety and avoid fraud.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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