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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Barry Island is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Barry Island via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Barry Island?

The distance between Blackpool and Barry Island is 216 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Barry Island without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Blackpool to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Blackpool to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

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

Blackpool to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Barry Island is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Blackpool to Barry Island bus arrive?

Blackpool to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Barry Island train arrive?

Blackpool to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Barry Island is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Blackpool to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Blackpool to Barry Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Plymouth Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 41m
£62–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
9h 57m
£42–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 13m
£63–96
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Barry Islandcar 212.7 mi
4h 48m
£54–77
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
11h 19m
£87–192
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 7m
£74–124
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 57m
£87–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 3m
£86–216

Blackpool to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barry Island via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Plymouth Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 9h 57m.

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