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 14m£73–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 47m£24–47Drive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Barry to Plymouthcar 158.4 mi
2h 57m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 58m£78–146
Barry to Plymouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Plymouth is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
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 Barry Civic Offices 2 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Sophia Gardens and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Barry to Plymouth, including transfers.
Barry to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 14m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Plymouth Coach Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barry to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange 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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