There are 4 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 8m£57–98Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084 / ...
- Take the bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
8h 6m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 10m£23–39Drive 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 via Birmingham which costs £18 - £28 and takes 8h 6m.
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 The Priory and arriving at Bennett Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 8m.
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 8m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Barry to Rugby, including transfers.
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Priory 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 8m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Bennett Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 10m.
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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- 029 2066 6444
- talktous@cardiffbus.com
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
Bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Cardiff Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Dale House to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Rugby bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 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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