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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barry Island is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Barry Island?

The distance between Preston and Barry Island is 199 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Preston to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Preston to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Preston to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Preston to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Preston to Barry Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Barry Island train arrive?

Preston to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barry Island is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Barry Island.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 44m
£57–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
9h 9m
£41–69
Drive 197.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barry Islandcar 197.5 mi
4h 21m
£49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m
£135–322
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 52m
£91–151

Preston to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 197.6 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 9h 9m.

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