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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at Coach Stop via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Barry to Colchester?

The distance between Barry and Colchester is 210 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Barry to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Colchester bus from?

Barry to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Colchester train from?

Barry to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Barry to Colchester?

The best way to get from Barry to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Barry to Colchester bus arrive?

Barry to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Barry to Colchester train arrive?

Barry to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Barry to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Colchester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Barry to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Barry to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barry to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 22m
£97–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 7m
£43–108
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Colchestercar 217.8 mi
4h 15m
£54–78
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 52m
£97–471
Train via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 56m
£129–209
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 9m
£60–270
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
7h 21m
£234–716
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 19m
£86–226

Barry to Colchester by train

195Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Coach Stop via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 7m.

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