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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 via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 35m
    £63–125

  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 14m
    £44–107

  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Barrycar car 197.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £50–71

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    7h 31m
    £65–221

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h
    £112–183

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 23m
    £143–380

Preston to Barry by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Priory via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 8h 14m.

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