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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barry to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    4h 7m
    £68–104
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    7h 32m
    £28–57
  3. Drive  154.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Derbycar car 154.1 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–55
  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CWL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 1m
    £58–227
  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BRS - EMA
    7h 15m
    £47–190

Barry to Derby by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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