There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 54m£97–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
10h 49m£41–72Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Islandcar 218.3 mi
4h 14m£54–78Train
- Take the train from St Erth to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 19m£105–188
St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Plymouth Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Barry Island via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Barry Island is 252 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island, including transfers.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 54m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Barry Island, Wales?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Plymouth Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 10h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island.
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