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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Barry is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Barry is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Barry. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Barry via Stratford, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Essex to Barry?

The distance between Essex and Barry is 200 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Barry without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Essex to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Barry train from?

Essex to Barry train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or fly from Essex to Barry?

The best way to get from Essex to Barry is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Essex to Barry train arrive?

Essex to Barry train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Barry is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Essex to Barry.

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

Book your Essex to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1625+ hotels available in Barry.

Essex to Barry - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Essex to Barry by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 9m
£86–155
Drive 204 mi
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1. Drive from Essex to Barrycar 204 mi
4h 11m
£51–74
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
11h 26m
£58–228
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 47m
£97–180
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
6h 22m
£293–983
Train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 29m
£276–387
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 38m
£81–222

Essex to Barry by train

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Distance: 198.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Barry via Stratford, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 6 times a week.

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