The average bus between Bristol and Barry takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol to Barry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Bristol and Barry. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Barry at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Kingsway Hilton GP and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Barry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Bristol to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Romilly Schools station.
The distance between Bristol and Barry is 48 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Romilly Schools via Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 2h 38m.