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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barry is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 10m.

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 Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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, bus or fly from Leicester to Barry?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barry is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £250 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Leicester to Barry bus arrive?

Leicester to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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?

Book your Leicester to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Barry.

Leicester to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 304 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 17m
£64–101
Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priorybus 304
5h 10m
£26–43
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Barrycar 147 mi
3h 1m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
10h 38m
£53–247
Train, line 304 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 1 to The Priorybus 304
5h 50m
£54–104

Leicester to Barry by train

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Priory via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 10m.

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