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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Romilly Schools via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barry?

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 48m.

How far is it from Poole to Barry?

The distance between Poole and Barry is 158 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Poole to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry bus from?

Poole to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry train from?

Poole to Barry train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Barry?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Poole to Barry bus arrive?

Poole to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Barry train arrive?

Poole to Barry train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barry is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Poole to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1378+ hotels available in Barry.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 48m
£53–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
7h 36m
£24–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 28m
£41–56
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Barry118.7 mi
2h 45m
£30–43

Poole to Barry by train

109Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Romilly Schools via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 7h 36m.

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