What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Barry is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Barry?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Barry is to subway and fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Barry. However, there are services departing from West Percy Street and arriving at The Priory via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Barry. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Barry via Newcastle and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from South Shields to Barry?

The distance between South Shields and Barry is 345 miles. The road distance is 317.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Barry without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £170 - £250.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Barry?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from South Shields to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Barry bus from?

South Shields to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Barry train from?

South Shields to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Barry?

The best way to get from South Shields to Barry is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the South Shields to Barry bus arrive?

South Shields to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the South Shields to Barry train arrive?

South Shields to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Barry is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from South Shields to Barry.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Barry.

South Shields to Barry - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Barry by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 28m
£175–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
12h 29m
£40–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 41m
£93–173
Drive 315.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Barrycar 315.2 mi
5h 39m
£78–112
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
5h 16m
£49–126
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 36m
£167–256
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 32m
£122–408
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 59m
£93–256

South Shields to Barry by subway and train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Barry, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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