There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 21m£54–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station121
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
9h 40m£31–83Drive 212.3 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Barry212.3 mi
4h 44m£52–75Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
6h 34m£75–304Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 50m£57–126Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 2m£125–376
Blackpool to Barry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Barry is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Barry is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Barry. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Barry. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Barry via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Blackpool and Barry is 216 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Barry without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £50 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Blackpool to Barry, including transfers.
Blackpool to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Barry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Barry is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Barry, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barry via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–260
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Blackpool to Barry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Barry is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Blackpool to Barry.
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