There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Barry Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£50–85Bus, line 95 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 43m£23–41Drive 116.5 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Barry Islandcar 116.5 mi
2h 21m£29–42Line 76 bus, train, line 95 bus
- Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Queen Elizabeth Hospitalbus 76
- Take the train from University to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 8m£37–80
Solihull to Barry Island by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Barry Island is to bus and line 95 bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Barry Island is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Barry Island via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Solihull and Barry Island is 124 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Solihull to Barry Island, including transfers.
Solihull to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 95 bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Barry Island, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 6h 43m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Solihull to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Solihull to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Barry Island is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Solihull to Barry Island.
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