There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 7m£45–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
7h 5m£23–66Drive 154.7 mi
- Drive from Barry to Derby154.7 mi
2h 57m£39–56
Barry to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Derby is to bus which costs £22 - £70 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Barry Civic Offices 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Derby. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Derby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Barry and Derby is 158 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Derby without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Barry to Derby, including transfers.
Barry to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Derby is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Derby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £40–150 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Bus Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barry to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barry to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Derby is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Barry to Derby.
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