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How to get fromBarry to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barry to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 2m
    £91–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    8h 21m
    £37–70

  3. Drive  217.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Colchestercar car 217.9 mi
    4h 16m
    £54–78

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 48m
    £297–1,041

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stansted Airporttrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    9h 36m
    £117–189

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    6h 53m
    £155–549

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    £59–235

Barry to Colchester by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Coach Stop via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 21m.

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