There are 8 ways to get from Ely to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 34m£99–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
9h£41–66Drive 197.8 mi
- Drive from Ely to Barry Islandcar 197.8 mi
4h 6m£50–72Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
6h 14m£70–252Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 54m£102–160Train via Birmingham #2
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 35m£90–157Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NWI - CWL
6h 7m£125–949Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 31m£85–216
Ely to Barry Island by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Barry Island is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Plymouth Road via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Barry Island via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Ely and Barry Island is 227 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ely to Barry Island, including transfers.
Ely to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Barry Island, Wales?
You can take a train from Ely to Barry Island via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Plymouth Road via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 9h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–140
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ely to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Barry Island train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Barry Island is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ely to Barry Island.
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