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Major city · United Kingdom

SullySili

Skip Sully as a base unless you want a quiet coast stop: it is a 1-night village, and the island walk only works in a 6-hour low-tide window.

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Sully is a small village on the Vale of Glamorgan coast between Cardiff and Barry, known for Sully Island, a tidal island you can walk to at low tide. There is no station and few beds, so most people visit as a half-day from Cardiff, Penarth or Barry rather than staying. One night is enough if you want the coast at a slow pace.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (wet, windy, short days)
Airports
CWL · BRS
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sully999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112
  • NHS non-urgent advice111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Sully, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
  • BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi from Barry or Penarthcheck£10–20 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare, short hopcheck£2–4 (≈ US$3–6)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
  • Budget bedCaravan or static holiday home, a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
  • Mid-range bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sully Island tidal crossingSaxon fort remains on Sully IslandBristol Channel coast viewsVillage pubs near the seafront
Airports
CWL Cardiff Airport (About 20–25 min by car; check buses, as direct services are limited.) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car; longer by public transport.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sully: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

15 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

9°C (48°F)

14 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

15 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Sully has no railway station. Buses link it with Cardiff, Barry and Penarth, but services are infrequent and tickets are not interchangeable between operators. A car is the easiest way to reach the coast path, Swanbridge and Lavernock. Walking is fine within the village.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Cardiffgo

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Bus 94 towards Cardiff, or drive

Castle, museums and the bay; the easiest city fix from Sully.

Barrygo

Door to door: About 15–25 min

Bus 94 or 88, or drive

Rail link to Cardiff and a seafront; useful if you need shops or a station.

Penarth

go

Door to door: About 20–30 min

Bus 88 towards Penarth, or drive

Pier, esplanade and shale beach; good half-day.

Swanseacaution

Door to door: About 1 h–1 h 30 min

Drive via M4, or train from Cardiff

Better as a full day or an overnight, not a quick hop.

Bridgendcaution

Door to door: About 40–60 min

Drive via M4, or train from Cardiff

Useful for the coast and valleys, but not a headline stop.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Sully village

Quiet streets, a pub or two, short walk to the coast path; very few rooms.

Swanbridge

Seafront hamlet next to Sully Island access; caravan parks and a beachfront pub.

Penarth

More beds, restaurants and a rail link to Cardiff; about 10–15 min by car.

Barry

Larger town with rail, shops and beaches; about 10 min by car.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £85£170
Bus Cardiff–Sully return2 × £6 · check£12
Pub meal2 × £15£30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£34
Trip total≈ £188 per person per day, bed included£376≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; based on a short village stay. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
Pint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus fare, short hopcheck£2–4 (≈ US$3–6)
Taxi from Barry or Penarthcheck£10–20 (≈ US$14–30)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Sully is a low-crime village and generally safe. The real danger is the tide at Sully Island: cross only in the low-tide window, never when the water is rising, and allow time to get back.
  • Sully Island is cut off by the tide: cross only in the low-tide window and never when water is rising.
  • Tides here are among the highest in the world and rise fast; do not try to leave the island late.
  • Bus services are limited and operator-specific: check times before you rely on them.
  • Coastal paths can be muddy and exposed to wind and rain.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
112
NHS non-urgent advice
111
Police non-urgent
101

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SullySili

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My bed tonight

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU-wide emergency112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Sully; most are in London. For urgent consular help, contact your embassy in London.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Cardiff–Sully: about £3 (≈ US$4) single, 30–45 min (check)
  • Taxi Barry–Sully: about £10–15 (≈ US$14–20) (check)
  • Taxi Penarth–Sully: about £15–20 (≈ US$20–30) (check)

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
  • Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh myre trahyth)
  • Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vowr)

Tide times change daily: check a local tide table before walking to Sully Island.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sully. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (wet, windy, short days) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Check tide tables for Sully Island before planning the walk; the safe window is roughly three hours either side of low tide.
  2. Confirm bus times and operators for the 94 and 88 routes, as tickets are not interchangeable.
  3. Book beds early in summer: village accommodation is very limited.
  4. Plan a wet-weather backup in Cardiff or Barry.

Meanwhile

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