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 £25 - £40 and takes 9h 36m.

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 7m and costs £45 - £70.

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 5h 6m.

How far is it from Bolton to Barry?

The distance between Bolton and Barry is 189 miles. The road distance is 189.1 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 5h 6m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 or bus from Bolton to Barry?

The best way to get from Bolton to Barry is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Bolton to Barry bus arrive?

Bolton to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 789+ hotels available in Barry.

Bolton to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: 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 Bolton Interchange and arriving at Romilly Schools via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway Hilton GP and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

There are 5 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 / ...
5h 6m
£67–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 36m
£26–40
Drive 188 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Barrycar 188 mi
4h 7m
£46–67
Fly, 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
6h 9m
£140–386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priorybus 304
6h 20m
£88–151

Bolton to Barry by train

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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 £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Romilly Schools via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Kingsway Hilton GP, Castle Street, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 9h 36m.

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