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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Barry Island is to bus via Luton Airport Parkway which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12 via London Heathrow Airport and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Barry Island via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Bedford to Barry Island?

The distance between Bedford and Barry Island is 209 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bedford to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Bedford to Barry Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

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

Bedford to Barry Island train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Bedford to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton Airport Parkway, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Bedford to Barry Island bus arrive?

Bedford to Barry Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bedford to Barry Island train arrive?

Bedford to Barry Island train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Barry Island is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bedford to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Bedford to Barry Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 27m
£99–155
Bus via Luton Airport Parkway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 42m
£35–55
Drive 156 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Barry Islandcar 156 mi
3h 24m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 30m
£69–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
8h 45m
£37–63

Bedford to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Barry Island via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Barry Island via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff - North Road, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 42m.

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