There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m£65–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
6h 12m£27–46Drive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Barry to Plymouthcar 158.4 mi
2h 57m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 58m£73–134
Barry to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Plymouth is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Barry and Plymouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Barry to Plymouth, including transfers.
Barry to Plymouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory station.
Barry to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Barry to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Plymouth Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Plymouth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Barry to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Plymouth is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Barry to Plymouth.
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