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How to get fromBarry to Prestonby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barry to Preston by train, car, plane, or bus

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  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 50m
    £56–106

  2. Drive  196.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barry to Prestoncar car 196.9 mi
    4h 18m
    £49–70

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 56m
    £50–218

  4. 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 28m
    £82–128

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 58m
    £76–169

Barry to Preston by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 50m.

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