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How to get fromBarry to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
    4h 36m
    £65–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    5h 59m
    £25–46

  3. Drive  147.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Leicestercar car 147.7 mi
    3h 1m
    £37–53

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane CWL - EMA
    8h 2m
    £41–207

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 6m
    £53–104

Barry to Leicester by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Leicester via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to St Margaret's Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 59m.

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