What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Barry Kwik Fit via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

The distance between Basingstoke and Barry Island is 134 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Barry Island bus from?

Basingstoke to Barry Island bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Barry Island train from?

Basingstoke to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 731 bus and line 730 bus and bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Barry Island bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Barry Island bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Frimley station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Barry Island train arrive?

Basingstoke to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Barry Island is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Basingstoke to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Basingstoke to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 731 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain Bargoed - Barry Island / ...
3h 3m
£39–148
Drive 119 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Barry Islandcar 119 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Line 731 bus, line 730 bus, bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Frimley stationbus 731
2. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 730
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Barry Kwik Fitbus 304
6h 35m
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m
£49–81

Basingstoke to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Barry Island via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Barry Kwik Fit via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 35m.

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