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

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There are 5 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 Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 18m
    £60–89

  2. Drive 159.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Ellesmere Portcar car 159.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £40–57

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 42m
    £54–192

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 24m
    £76–203

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 8m
    £59–387

Barry to Ellesmere Port by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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