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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Colchester is to train which takes 4h and costs £95 - £200.

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.

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 and costs £95 - £200.

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

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

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 fly from Barry to Colchester?

The best way to get from Barry to Colchester is to train which takes 4h and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 6h 36m.

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?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Colchester.

Barry to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barry to Colchester by train, 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
£97–193
Drive 217.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Colchestercar 217.8 mi
4h 15m
£54–77
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
6h 22m
£328–701
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 50m
£139–224
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
6h 36m
£70–226
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 25m
£204–966
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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
7h 46m
£77–217

Barry to Colchester by train

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a week.

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