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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Barry is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Barry. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Southampton to Barry?

The distance between Southampton and Barry is 123 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Southampton to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Barry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Barry train from?

Southampton to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Barry?

The best way to get from Southampton to Barry is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Southampton to Barry bus arrive?

Southampton to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Southampton to Barry train arrive?

Southampton to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Barry is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Southampton to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Barry.

Southampton to Barry - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 304 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Barry by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 11m
£51–91
Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priorybus 304
4h 35m
£24–39
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Barrycar 120.4 mi
2h 58m
£30–44

Southampton to Barry by train

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Distance: 122.7 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Barry, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 35m.

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