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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barry Island is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Plymouth Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Barry Island via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Colchester to Barry Island?

The distance between Colchester and Barry Island is 210 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Colchester to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Colchester to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

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

Colchester to Barry Island train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Colchester to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Colchester to Barry Island bus arrive?

Colchester to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Barry Island train arrive?

Colchester to Barry Island train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Barry Island is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Colchester to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Colchester to Barry Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 13m
£92–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 57m
£38–66
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Barry Islandcar 219.3 mi
4h 21m
£55–79
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
6h 16m
£58–231
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
5h 43m
£348–1,142
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 33m
£73–195

Colchester to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 209.1 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Barry Island via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Plymouth Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 7h 57m.

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