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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Barry Island?

The distance between Bournemouth and Barry Island is 194 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 1m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

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

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

Bournemouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island is to train via Reading which takes 4h 1m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bournemouth to Barry Island train arrive?

Bournemouth to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Barry Island is 122 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bournemouth to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Bournemouth to Barry Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 95 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 1m
£81–139
Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
5h 57m
£27–47
Drive 121.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Barry Islandcar 121.2 mi
3h 2m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 47m
£59–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain
5h 22m
£44–81

Bournemouth to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 192.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 5h 57m.

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