Barry travel guide
Barry Tourism | Barry Guide
You're Going to Love Barry
With a population of 51.681, Barry is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barry to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barry
If you’re looking for affordable options, Academy 297 (The Rooftop, The Good Sheds, Hood Road) and Ranchoz (1 Broad St) are great picks.
When to visit Barry
How to Get to Barry
Plane
When flying to Barry, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barry departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barry, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barry to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 2.8 km from the city centre, Barry Cadoxton is the busiest station in Barry. Another popular train station is Barry, located 0.3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 219 km from Barry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barry, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barry takes 105 km and will cost you around £7. From London, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 282 km.
Airlines serving Barry
Where to stay in Barry
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £206 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barry
Most booked hotels in Barry
Hiring a car in Barry
Hiring a car in Barry costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Barry.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Barry is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.