There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 47m£61–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 49m£29–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Barry Island122.5 mi
2h 20mDrive 122.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Islandcar 122.5 mi
2h 20m£30–43Train, line 95 bus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 6m£43–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Barry Island via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Barry Island is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Barry Island, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Barry Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barry Island.
There are 1726+ hotels available in Barry Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Barry Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














