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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 via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 46m
    £52–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    9h 4m
    £23–53

  3. Drive 196.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Prestoncar196.9 mi
    4h 16m
    £48–70

  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    5h 48m
    £79–258

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    7h 3m
    £39–296

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    6h 34m
    £122–364

Barry to Preston by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Bus Station via Customhouse Street JW, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 9h 4m.

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