There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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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 3m£68–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
8h 8m£28–67Drive 130.6 mi
- Drive from Barry to Rugbycar 130.6 mi
2h 42m£32–47
Barry to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Rugby is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Rugby. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Bennett Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
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 3m.
The distance between Barry and Rugby is 147 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Barry to Rugby, including transfers.
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 3m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 8m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Bennett Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 8m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Barry to Rugby.
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