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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Barry is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Barry is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Barry. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Barry?

The distance between Wakefield and Barry is 220 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £95 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Wakefield to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Barry train from?

Wakefield to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or fly from Wakefield to Barry?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Barry is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £95 - £280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £250 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Wakefield to Barry train arrive?

Wakefield to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Barry is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Wakefield to Barry.

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

Book your Wakefield to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Barry.

Wakefield to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Barry by train, car, or plane

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 Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m
£96–274
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
7h 19m
£45–247
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Barrycar 216.5 mi
4h 2m
£53–77
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 30m
£106–291
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m
£79–126

Wakefield to Barry by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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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 5 times a week. Tickets cost £90–270 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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