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How to get fromNottingham to Barry Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Barry Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
    4h 4m
    £76–112
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    6h 1m
    £29–48
  3. Drive  167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Barry Islandcar car 167.9 mi
    3h 5m
    £42–61
  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane EMA - CWL
    10h 36m
    £48–240
  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHX - CWL
    6h 19m
    £70–257
  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 8m
    £84–282

Nottingham to Barry Island by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Barry Island, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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