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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Reading is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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 £29 - £45.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Barry to Reading, including transfers.

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 18m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 18m
£48–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Readingbus Uk042
4h 51m
£17–31
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Readingcar 117.1 mi
2h 18m
£30–43

Barry to Reading by train

189Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Bridge Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8, Cardiff Central, Newport (S Wales), Newport Train Station, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 4h 51m.

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