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How to get fromBarry to Southamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 47m
    £48–94
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stationbus bus Cp1
    5h 22m
    £23–41
  3. Drive  119.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Southamptoncar car 119.9 mi
    2h 58m
    £30–43

Barry to Southampton by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Southampton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 22m.

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