There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Coventry by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 44m£53–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
4h 57m£21–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Allison Street to Belgrade Theatrebus X1
6h 23mDrive 123.2 mi
- Drive from Barry to Coventrycar 123.2 mi
2h 35m£31–44
Barry to Coventry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Coventry is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Coventry is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Coventry via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Barry and Coventry is 135 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Barry to Coventry, including transfers.
Barry to Coventry bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory station.
Barry to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Coventry is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Coventry, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Pool Meadow Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 4h 57m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Allison Street to Belgrade Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Coventry bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Barry to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Coventry is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Barry to Coventry.
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