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How to get fromBarry to Portsmouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
    4h 34m
    £58–114
  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Hard Interchangebus bus Cp1
    6h 22m
    £27–46
  3. Drive  139 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Portsmouthcar car 139 mi
    3h 15m
    £35–50

Barry to Portsmouth by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Portsmouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to The Hard Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 22m.

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