Car
Take the M4 and exit at junctions 33, 34 or 35, depending on which part of the county you would like to visit. If visiting Barry or Penarth from the East, junction 33 is the quickest route. If you’re visiting the Western Vale; Ogmore by Sea or Dunraven take junction 34.
Coach
National Express provides a UK wide network of express bus services, and there are local bus services which will take you to every part of the Vale.
AeroPlane
Cardiff Airport is in the Vale of Glamorgan, just west of Barry. From the airport there are connections by taxi or by shuttle bus to the train station at nearby Rhoose.
Sea
There are ferry services from Ireland to Wales, operated by Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
Train
Catch a train to the Vale via Bridgend (if coming from the west) or Cardiff Central (if coming from elsewhere). Find timetables and prices at National Rail.
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