There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Lampheytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
5h 16m£80–133Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Barafundle Baycar 145.5 mi
2h 48m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Sophia Gardensbus Cp9
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castlebus 508
6h 30m£56–80Train via Swansea
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain
7h 21m£68–125
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Pembroke Castle via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Lamphey via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Gloucester and Barafundle Bay is 176 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay, including transfers.
Gloucester to Barafundle Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Barafundle Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Barafundle Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay via Cardiff Central and Lamphey in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Barafundle Bay via Sophia Gardens and Pembroke Castle in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Lamphey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Barafundle Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Gloucester to Barafundle Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Barafundle Bay is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Barafundle Bay.
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