There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Barry Island by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry Islandtrain
2h 54m£18–70Bus, line 95 bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
4h 27m£21–41Drive 115.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Barry Islandcar 115.5 mi
2h 16m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 16m£47–85
Exeter to Barry Island by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Barry Island via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Exeter and Barry Island is 123 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Barry Island without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 54m and costs £17 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Exeter to Barry Island, including transfers.
Exeter to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Barry Island is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 54m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Barry Island, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Barry Island via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Road via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 4h 27m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Barry Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Barry Island is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Exeter to Barry Island.
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