What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Chester. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Chester via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Barry to Chester?

The distance between Barry and Chester is 157 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Barry to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Chester train from?

Barry to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Barry to Chester?

The best way to get from Barry to Chester is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Barry to Chester train arrive?

Barry to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Barry to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Barry to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barry to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Barry to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Chester by train, 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 Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 21m
£50–102
Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Chestercar 153.1 mi
3h 16m
£38–55
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
6h 54m
£74–246
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
7h 28m
£81–174

Barry to Chester by train

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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