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How to get fromSouth Shields to Barryby train, ferry, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Barry by train, ferry, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 27m
    £146–220

  2. Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway subway
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    5h 20m
    £50–127

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    12h 48m

  4. Drive  315.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Barrycar car 315.2 mi
    5h 39m
    £78–113

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 39m
    £147–235

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 50m
    £101–171

  7. Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NCL - CWL
    6h 10m
    £75–393

  8. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 35m
    £125–390

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 3m
    £89–246

South Shields to Barry by subway and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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 £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, KLM and easyJet fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 4 times a day.

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