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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Leicester is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Barry to Leicester?

The distance between Barry and Leicester is 156 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Barry to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Leicester bus from?

Barry to Leicester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Leicester train from?

Barry to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Barry to Leicester?

The best way to get from Barry to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Barry to Leicester bus arrive?

Barry to Leicester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Barry to Leicester train arrive?

Barry to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Barry to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Leicester is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Barry to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barry to Leicester?

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Barry to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 36m
£65–100
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 7m
£26–46
Drive 147.7 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Leicestercar 147.7 mi
3h 1m
£37–53
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 6m
£54–104

Barry to Leicester by train

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Barry to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 7m.

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