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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Barry is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Barry is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barry. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Chester to Barry?

The distance between Chester and Barry is 157 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chester to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Barry train from?

Chester to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or fly from Chester to Barry?

The best way to get from Chester to Barry is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Chester to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Barry is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chester to Barry.

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

Book your Chester to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1416+ hotels available in Barry.

Chester to Barry - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Barry by train, 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 Chester to Cardiff CentralChester - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 44m
£52–114
Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Barry151.2 mi
3h 21m
£37–54
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
5h 17m
£72–251

Chester to Barry by train

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 6 times a week.

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