The average bus between Birmingham and Barry Island takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Barry Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Birmingham and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Barry Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Barry Island station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Birmingham to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Road station.
The distance between Birmingham and Barry Island is 153.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 5h 4m.