What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Barry is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Barry. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Barry?

The distance between Birmingham and Barry is 116 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Barry without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Barry?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Birmingham to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Barry train from?

Birmingham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Where does the Birmingham to Barry train arrive?

Birmingham to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Barry is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Birmingham to Barry.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Barry?

Book your Birmingham to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Barry.

Birmingham to Barry - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 31m
£50–75
Drive 115.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Barrycar 115.4 mi
2h 17m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priorybus 304
4h 1m
£35–76

Birmingham to Barry by train

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Distance: 115.7 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Barry, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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