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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barry is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barry is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barry. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barry via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Barry?

The distance between Preston and Barry is 198 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Preston to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barry bus from?

Preston to Barry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barry train from?

Preston to Barry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Barry?

The best way to get from Preston to Barry is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h.

Where does the Preston to Barry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Barry train arrive?

Preston to Barry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barry is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Preston to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1535+ hotels available in Barry.

Preston to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m
£62–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h
£45–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 30m
£63–102
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barrycar 197.2 mi
4h 20m
£49–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 6m
£77–262

Preston to Barry by train

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Distance: 197 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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 32m. 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.

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