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How to get fromPreston to Barryby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 34m
    £56–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 51m
    £41–72

  3. Drive  197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Barrycar car 197.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 24m
    £55–238

  5. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 33m
    £90–147

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    6h 2m
    £76–168

Preston to Barry by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Barry via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 8h 51m.

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