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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.

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 25m and costs £29 - £45.

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 2h 57m.

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 2h 57m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Barry Island, including transfers.

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 2h 57m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.

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 25m to drive from Basingstoke to Barry Island.

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

Book your Basingstoke to Barry Island train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry IslandBargoed - Barry Island / ...
2h 57m
£55–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
5h 22m
£17–37
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Barry Island119 mi
2h 25m
£30–44
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m
£52–82

Basingstoke to Barry Island by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GD hourly. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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