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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Leicester is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

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 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 Park Hotel and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 34m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Barry to Leicester bus arrive?

Barry to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 to drive from Barry to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 965+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

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 34m
£36–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
7h 12m
£24–69
Drive 147.7 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Leicestercar 147.7 mi
3h
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
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
£46–113

Barry to Leicester by train

104Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barry to Leicester.

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 12m.

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