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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barry is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Barry is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Barry. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Barry. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Barry via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Barry?

The distance between Leicester and Barry is 156 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Leicester to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barry bus from?

Leicester to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barry train from?

Leicester to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Barry?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barry is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Barry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Barry train arrive?

Leicester to Barry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Barry is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Leicester to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Barry.

Leicester to Barry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Barry by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 6m
£30–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
6h 40m
£24–64
Drive 146.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Barrycar 146.9 mi
3h 1m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 to The Priorybus 96
5h 40m
£40–128

Leicester to Barry by train

106Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Barry.

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barry via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 in around 6h 40m.

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