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 £35 - £70 and takes 9h 15m.

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 Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 £100 - £190.

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 National Express, depart from 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 £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Penzance to Barry bus arrive?

Penzance to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach 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 1601+ hotels available in Barry.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 7m
£106–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
9h 15m
£36–67
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Barrycar 220.1 mi
4h 14m
£55–79
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£101–189

Penzance to Barry by train

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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 £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 9h 15m.

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