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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Barry is to bus which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Barry is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Barry. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at The Priory via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Barry via Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Bolton to Barry?

The distance between Bolton and Barry is 189 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bolton to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Barry bus from?

Bolton to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Barry train from?

Bolton to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Barry?

The best way to get from Bolton to Barry is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Bolton to Barry bus arrive?

Bolton to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bolton to Barry train arrive?

Bolton to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Barry is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bolton to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Barry.

Bolton to Barry - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 57m
£52–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 58m
£21–76
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Barrycar 184.6 mi
4h 15m
£46–66
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 6m
£59–179
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 3m
£34–166
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 58m
£108–359

Bolton to Barry by train

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to The Priory via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 in around 8h 58m.

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