Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Barry deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Barry in December
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barry in December
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barry

Plane

When flying to Barry, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barry departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

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 £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Barry Cadoxton is the busiest station in Barry. Another popular train station is Barry, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 136 miles from Barry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barry, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barry takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

When flying to Barry, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barry departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

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 £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Barry Cadoxton is the busiest station in Barry. Another popular train station is Barry, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 136 miles from Barry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barry, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barry takes 65 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Barry

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barry

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Barry

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barry

Most booked hotels in Barry

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voco St. David's Cardiff
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Three Horseshoes Country Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Future Inn Cardiff Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Gail's Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hilton Cardiff
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Fox And Hounds Llancarfan
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Barry

Hiring a car in Barry costs £67 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barry is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barry costs £67 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Barry is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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