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

The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Barry Island is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtown to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Newtown and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Plymouth Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Newtown and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Barry Island via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Newtown to Barry Island?

The distance between Newtown and Barry Island is 149 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtown to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Newtown to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Newtown to Barry Island bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

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

Newtown to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.

Train or bus from Newtown to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Newtown to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Newtown to Barry Island bus arrive?

Newtown to Barry Island bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.

Where does the Newtown to Barry Island train arrive?

Newtown to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Newtown to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Barry Island is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Newtown to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Newtown to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 95 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newtown to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 50m
£57–103
Drive 97.5 mi
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1. Drive from Newtown to Barry Islandcar 97.5 mi
2h 20m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 47m
Bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
5h 45m

Newtown to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Barry Island via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Plymouth Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 5h 45m.

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