There are 4 ways to get from Helston to Barry Island by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m£94–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
9h 31m£39–66Drive 213.9 mi
- Drive from Helston to Barry Islandcar 213.9 mi
4h 14m£53–77Train
- Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 29m£101–188
Helston to Barry Island by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Barry Island is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Plymouth Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Barry Island via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Helston and Barry Island is 248 miles. The road distance is 215.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Barry Island without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 56m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Helston to Barry Island, including transfers.
Helston to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Barry Island is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 56m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Barry Island, Wales?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Barry Island via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Plymouth Road via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £95–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Helston to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Barry Island is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Helston to Barry Island.
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