There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Barry by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 44m£69–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
5h 25m£28–46Drive 157.6 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Barrycar 157.6 mi
2h 57m£40–57Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 6m£69–134
Plymouth to Barry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Barry is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Barry. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Barry via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Plymouth and Barry is 175 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Plymouth to Barry, including transfers.
Plymouth to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Barry is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Barry, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Barry via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Plymouth to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Barry is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Plymouth to Barry.
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