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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Barry Island is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Barry Island via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Croydon to Barry Island?

The distance between Croydon and Barry Island is 170 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Croydon to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Croydon to Barry Island bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

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

Croydon to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Croydon to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £750 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Croydon to Barry Island bus arrive?

Croydon to Barry Island bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Barry Island is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Croydon to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Croydon to Barry Island - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Croydon to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 42m
£85–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 13m
£20–32
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 8m
£27–41
Drive 163.6 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Barry Islandcar 163.6 mi
3h 18m
£40–58
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
5h 34m
£248–719
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 38m
£81–167
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
5h 26m
£67–317
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LHR - CWL
6h 20m
£131–375
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 13m
£293–674

Croydon to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 7h 8m.

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