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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Poole to Barry Island?

The distance between Poole and Barry Island is 159 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Poole to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Barry Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Poole to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Poole to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Barry Island is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Poole to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Poole to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 95 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Barry Island 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 Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£52–189
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 Sophia Gardens201 / ...
7h 11m
£25–82
Bus, train, line 95 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Road96 / ...
6h 47m
£36–56
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Barry Island119.1 mi
2h 46m
£30–43

Poole to Barry Island by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Barry Island via Southampton Central and Cardiff Central in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Plymouth Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 7h 11m.

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