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How to get fromSt Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 54m
    £97–187
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    10h 49m
    £41–72
  3. Drive  218.3 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Islandcar car 218.3 mi
    4h 14m
    £54–78
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    7h 19m
    £105–188

St Ives (Cornwall) to Barry Island by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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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.

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