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How to get fromBarry to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Barry to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 17m
    £69–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 12m
    £24–38

  3. Bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 44m
    £30–56

  4. Drive  168.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Gatwick Airportcar car 168.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £43–62

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    4h 46m
    £78–233

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    5h 59m
    £97–226

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CWL - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 15m
    £134–312

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    6h 54m
    £287–977

Barry to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Barry to Gatwick Airport via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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