What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Wales is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Wales is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Wales. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Kingsway GR via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Barking to Wales?

The distance between Barking and Wales is 157 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Barking to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Wales bus from?

Barking to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Wales train from?

Barking to Wales train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Train or bus from Barking to Wales?

The best way to get from Barking to Wales is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £90 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Barking to Wales bus arrive?

Barking to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway GR station.

Where does the Barking to Wales train arrive?

Barking to Wales train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Barking to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Wales is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Barking to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

Barking to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 49m
£79–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
5h 43m
£16–90
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Cardiffcar 159.5 mi
3h 13m
£39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 34m
£81–284
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
5h 59m
£17–32

Barking to Wales by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Ilford to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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