There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Northampton 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 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 37m£62–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centrebus
6h 35m£23–48Drive 143.4 mi
- Drive from Barry to Northamptoncar 143.4 mi
3h 8m£36–52
Barry to Northampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Northampton is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Barry Hotel and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Barry and Northampton is 166 miles. The road distance is 144.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Barry to Northampton, including transfers.
Barry to Northampton bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Barry Hotel station.
Barry to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Barry to Northampton via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Hotel to Northampton Town Centre via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Coventry in around 6h 35m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Northampton bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 station.
Barry to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Northampton is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Barry to Northampton.
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