What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Reading is to line 95 bus and bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barry Civic Offices 2 and arriving at Bridge Street via Sophia Gardens and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Reading via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Barry to Reading?

The distance between Barry and Reading is 118 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Barry to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Reading bus from?

Barry to Reading bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Barry Civic Offices 2 station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Reading train from?

Barry to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.

Train or bus from Barry to Reading?

The best way to get from Barry to Reading is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 95 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Barry to Reading bus arrive?

Barry to Reading bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Ninian Park PH station.

Where does the Barry to Reading train arrive?

Barry to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Barry to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Reading is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Barry to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Barry to Reading?

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There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 24m
£48–96
Line 95 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Ninian Park PHbus 95
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 508
5h 5m
£25–59
Drive 117.2 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Readingcar 117.2 mi
2h 17m
£29–42

Barry to Reading by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Civic Offices 2 to Bridge Street via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 5h 5m.

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