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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 55m
    £81–147

  2. Drive  194 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Barry Islandcar car 194 mi
    3h 54m
    £49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    7h 26m
    £53–93

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    11h 10m
    £55–226

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    6h 8m
    £297–775

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 29m
    £79–220

Chelmsford to Barry Island by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Barry Island via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 5 times a week.

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