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Compare train and bus for Barry to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-2.77. The journey takes 27m versus 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barry to Cardiff
How to get from Barry to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barry to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:53 AM0h28Barry8:21 AMCardiff€51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:53 AM0h28Barry8:21 AMCardiff€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:53 AM0h28Barry8:21 AMCardiff€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:53 AM0h28Barry9:21 AMCardiff€61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barry to Cardiff:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barry to Cardiff costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barry and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barry station (BRY) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 6 direct buses per day with First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus.
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