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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Barry is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Barry is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Romilly Schools via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Barry. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Barry via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Barry?

The distance between Chelmsford and Barry is 188 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chelmsford to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barry bus from?

Chelmsford to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Barry train from?

Chelmsford to Barry train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Barry?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Barry is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barry bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Barry train arrive?

Chelmsford to Barry train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Barry is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chelmsford to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Barry.

Chelmsford to Barry - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chelmsford to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 49m
£61–145
Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Barrycar 194.2 mi
3h 51m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
7h 53m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
5h 40m
£221–675
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 to The Priorybus 96
4h 58m
£59–157
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
5h 44m
£60–210
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 25m
£63–163
Train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 16m
£282–546

Chelmsford to Barry by train

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Distance: 186.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Barry via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Romilly Schools via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 7h 53m.

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