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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 27m
    £52–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    8h 29m
    £19–80

  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Barrycar197.2 mi
    4h 18m
    £50–71

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLPL - CWL
    5h 40m
    £82–278

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 52m
    £40–174

Preston to Barry by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Romilly Schools via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 8h 29m.

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