What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barry Island?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Barry Island is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Barry Island?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Barry Island via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Leicester to Barry Island?

The distance between Leicester and Barry Island is 157 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Barry Island without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Barry Island?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Leicester to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barry Island bus from?

Leicester to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Barry Island train from?

Leicester to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Leicester to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Leicester to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Barry Island train arrive?

Leicester to Barry Island train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Barry Island is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Leicester to Barry Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Barry Island?

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Leicester to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Barry Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 27m
£80–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 53m
£36–82
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Barry Islandcar 147.3 mi
3h 2m
£36–52
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 9m
£64–122

Leicester to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 155.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Barry Island via Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Ninian Park PH in around 7h 53m.

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