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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Barry is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Barry. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Barry via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Barry?

The distance between Basingstoke and Barry is 133 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Barry without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barry without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Basingstoke to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Barry train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Barry?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Barry is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Barry is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Basingstoke to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Barry.

Basingstoke to Barry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Barry 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 Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 42m
£45–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GDUk042
5h 36m
£18–33
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Barry118.7 mi
2h 23m
£30–43
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 10m
£50–82

Basingstoke to Barry by train

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–130 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Kingsway GD every 3 hours. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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