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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Barry Island?

The distance between Birmingham and Barry Island is 117 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Birmingham to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Barry Island is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to Barry Island bus arrive?

Birmingham to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Birmingham to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Barry Island is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Birmingham to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Birmingham to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 95 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
2h 41m
£62–88
Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ninian Park PH to Plymouth Roadbus 95
5h 8m
£27–61
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Barry Islandcar 115.8 mi
2h 19m
£29–41
Train, line 95 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 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
4h 21m
£42–88

Birmingham to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Barry Island via Cardiff Central in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Ninian Park PH in around 5h 8m.

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