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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Barry is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £15 - £30 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Barry is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Barry. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Barry. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Barry via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Croydon to Barry?

The distance between Croydon and Barry is 169 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Croydon to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Barry bus from?

Croydon to Barry bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Barry train from?

Croydon to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Barry?

The best way to get from Croydon to Barry is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £600 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Croydon to Barry bus arrive?

Croydon to Barry bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Barry train arrive?

Croydon to Barry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Barry is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Croydon to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Barry.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 28m
£60–139
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
6h 44m
£16–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
6h 14m
£17–46
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Barry163.2 mi
3h 14m
£41–59
Fly London City Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
5h 35m
£219–570
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LGW - CWL
5h 28m
£71–355
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LHR - CWL
6h 7m
£165–426
Fly London City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 57m
£241–471

Croydon to Barry by train

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to The Priory via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 6h 14m.

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