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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Barry by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    4h 15m
    £112–155

  2. Drive 216.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Barrycar car 216.4 mi
    4h 2m
    £54–77

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    9h 24m
    £61–290

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 33m
    £113–169

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 11m
    £80–147

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 29m
    £73–241

Wakefield to Barry by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, KLM and Ryanair fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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