What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Barry?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Barry is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Barry is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Romilly Schools via Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway Hilton GP and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Barry. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Barry?

The distance between Penzance and Barry is 254 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Barry without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £135 - £138.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Barry?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Penzance to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Barry bus from?

Penzance to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Barry train from?

Penzance to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Barry?

The best way to get from Penzance to Barry is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £135 - £138. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Penzance to Barry bus arrive?

Penzance to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Barry train arrive?

Penzance to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Barry is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Penzance to Barry.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Barry?

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Barry.

Penzance to Barry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Barry by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 7m
£136–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 36m
£22–53
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Barrycar 220.1 mi
4h 14m
£53–77
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 21m
£31–154

Penzance to Barry by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Barry.

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Barry, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £131–133 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Romilly Schools via Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 8h 36m.

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