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Barry to Preston

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Barry to Preston. The best route is Train, a distance of 265.654 km.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 48m
    £68–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 28m
    £37–96

  3. Drive 196.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Prestoncar car 196.9 mi
    4h 18m
    £48–70

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 47m
    £142–439

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    6h 26m
    £92–148

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 3m
    £140–279

Barry to Preston by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Preston via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 28m.

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