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How to get fromEllesmere Port to Barryby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Barry by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 11m
    £51–118
  2. Drive 157.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Barrycar157.5 mi
    3h 32m
    £40–57
  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLPL - CWL
    5h 42m
    £75–251
  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 23m
    £82–162

Ellesmere Port to Barry by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Barry, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 4 times a week.

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