There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Barry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 46m£52–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 12m£29–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 27m£36–56Drive 119.3 mi
- Drive from Poole to Barrycar 119.3 mi
2h 44m£30–43
Poole to Barry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at The Priory via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barry. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barry via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Poole and Barry is 158 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Poole to Barry, including transfers.
Poole to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Barry train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Barry is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £85 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Barry, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Barry via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Priory via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Barry train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barry is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Poole to Barry.
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