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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Reading is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 18m.

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 18m 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 Park Hotel and arriving at Reading RailAir via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Reading train from?

Barry to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Barry to Reading?

The best way to get from Barry to Reading is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Barry to Reading bus arrive?

Barry to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Barry to Reading train arrive?

Barry to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Barry to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Reading is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Barry to Reading.

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

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Barry to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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 Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 46m
£48–100
Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Readingcar 117.2 mi
2h 18m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 23m
£54–103

Barry to Reading by train

190Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Reading RailAir via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 23m.

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