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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Barry Island is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Southampton to Barry Island?

The distance between Southampton and Barry Island is 124 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Southampton to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Southampton to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southampton to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Southampton to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Southampton to Barry Island bus arrive?

Southampton to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Southampton to Barry Island train arrive?

Southampton to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Barry Island is 121 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Southampton to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1601+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 21m
£52–91
Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Barry Kwik Fitbus 304
4h 31m
£23–38
Drive 120.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Barry Islandcar 120.8 mi
3h
£30–44

Southampton to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Barry Island, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Barry Kwik Fit via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 31m.

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