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There are 6 ways to get from Barry to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
    £68–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 11m
    £38–102

  3. Drive 196.9 mi

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

  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 22m
    £148–441

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7bus bus 94 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    6h 29m
    £92–153

  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 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Bus Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 11m.

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