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 £45 - £110 and takes 8h 8m.

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 47m and costs £50 - £75.

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 and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 39m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 8m.

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 47m 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 1710+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Blackpool to Barry Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 39m
£74–143
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 Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 8m
£46–109
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Barry Islandcar 212.7 mi
4h 47m
£52–75
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 42m
£83–269
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
£88–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk026
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 26m
£73–113
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 17m
£157–453
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 22m
£149–301

Blackpool to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Plymouth Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Ninian Park PH in around 8h 8m.

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