There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Barry Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£34–102Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Road96 / ...
6h 12m£19–55Drive 123.4 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Barry Island123.4 mi
2h 36m£31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale HouseX1
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
6h 3m
Coventry to Barry Island by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Barry Island via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Coventry and Barry Island is 136 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Coventry to Barry Island, including transfers.
Coventry to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Coventry to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Barry Island, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £25–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 6h 12m.
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Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Coventry to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Barry Island is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Coventry to Barry Island.
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