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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Barry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Barry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.49. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 8m 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 Swansea to Barry
How to get to Barry from Swansea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Barry is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:271h58Swansea11:25Barry£91One-way0 changes
Cheapest
9:271h58Swansea11:25Barry£91One-way0 changes
Fastest
7:541h19Swansea9:13Barry£141One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Swansea to Barry
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Barry as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Barry station (BRY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Barry by train.
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