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How to get fromDerby to Barry Islandby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Barry Island by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 30m
    £68–101
  2. Drive  154 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Barry Islandcar car 154 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–55
  3. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane EMA - CWL
    11h 27m
    £46–236
  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHX - CWL
    6h 3m
    £63–256

Derby to Barry Island by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Barry Island, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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