There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Rugby 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 7m£57–98Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
6h 34m£24–42Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Barry to Rugbycar 131.6 mi
2h 44m£33–47
Barry to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barry Hotel and arriving at Church Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Barry and Rugby is 147 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Barry to Rugby, including transfers.
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Barry Hotel station.
Barry to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Barry to Rugby via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Hotel to Church Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 34m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 station.
Barry to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Rugby is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Barry to Rugby.
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