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How to get fromBarry to Ellesmere Portby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Ellesmere Port by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 19m
    £52–121

  2. Drive 159.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Ellesmere Portcar159.4 mi
    3h 27m
    £40–57

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    5h 44m
    £76–251

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    7h 23m
    £96–204

Barry to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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