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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Barry Island is to bus via Leeds which costs £29 - £85 and takes 14h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Barry Island is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, 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 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Barry Island?

The distance between Edinburgh and Barry Island is 390 miles. The road distance is 378.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barry Island without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 9m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Barry Island is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 9m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barry Island bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Barry Island train arrive?

Edinburgh to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Barry Island is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 9m
£59–225
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
14h 13m
£30–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
13h 41m
£32–97
Drive 376.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Barry Islandcar 376.4 mi
7h 33m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain
5h 13m
£44–132
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 47m
£70–280
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 58m
£50–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 34m
£58–198
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£45–209

Edinburgh to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 387.8 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 13h 41m.

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