What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Barry is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Barry is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Bristol to Barry?

The distance between Bristol and Barry is 46 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Barry without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £12 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Barry?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Bristol to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Barry bus from?

Bristol to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Barry train from?

Bristol to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Barry?

The best way to get from Bristol to Barry is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Bristol to Barry bus arrive?

Bristol to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Bristol to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Barry is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Bristol to Barry.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Barry?

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Barry.

Bristol to Barry - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 304 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralFareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BarryRhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 27m
£12–35
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priory304
3h 11m
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Barry50.5 mi
1h 11m
£13–18

Bristol to Barry by train

259Weekly Trains

1h 27mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Barry, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barry via Cardiff Central in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 11m.

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