Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Barry

The drive from Brussels Airport to Barry

The journey from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Barry covers 647 km (403 miles) and typically takes 7 h 13 m of driving time. It is a long-distance trip that includes the Channel crossing, so it is sensible to allow extra time for border formalities, traffic around Brussels or the Channel ports, and a rest stop on the way. Because this route is booked less often, it is arranged on request, and it helps to share your arrival time and group size when you book.

Choosing the right vehicle

For a long trip, comfort and luggage space matter. A private taxi seats 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, which suits solo travellers, couples and small families. Larger groups can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Examples include a wedding party, a sports team or a school group heading for South Wales. Pick a vehicle with a little spare room if you travel with bulky bags or sports equipment.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Where to stay in Barry

Barry is a seaside town in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, just south-west of Cardiff. It is best known for Barry Island and its beach. After a day of travel, a few well-established places to stay are:

• Mount Sorrel Hotel in Barry, a long-standing hotel on Porthkerry Road.
• Egerton Grey Country House Hotel in Porthkerry, a short distance outside Barry, set in a former rectory near the coast.

Tell your driver the exact address of your accommodation in advance, so the final stretch into town goes smoothly.