What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Bus Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Barry Island via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

The distance between Barnstaple and Barry Island is 162 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Barry Island bus from?

Barnstaple to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Barry Island train from?

Barnstaple to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Barry Island bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Barry Island train arrive?

Barnstaple to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Barry Island is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Barnstaple to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 10m
£66–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 46m
£28–65
Drive 132.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Barry Islandcar 132.9 mi
2h 35m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 22m
£71–139

Barnstaple to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Barry Island via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Ninian Park PH in around 6h 46m.

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