Barry to Bristol bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barry to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

2 h 43 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barry to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barry to Bristol will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Barry for Bristol every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western Rail
07:302h43
Barry
10:13Bristol
£221One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:232h47
Barry
12:10Bristol
£221One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Barry to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barry to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 47 km

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Train

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£25

Average Price

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

Megabus

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Great Western Rail

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Live departures

Barry to Bristol bus times

The table below shows live departures for Barry to Bristol coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Cardiff Bus10:28 Barry
3h07
13:35 Bristol1 change
Cardiff Bus11:28 Barry
2h37
14:05 Bristol1 change
Sunday 21 December
great_western07:30 Barry
2h43
10:13 Bristol0 changesdirect
great_western09:23 Barry
2h47
12:10 Bristol0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barry to Bristol

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Buses from Barry to Bristol run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 2h 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
47 km
Average bus duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
2h 9m
First bus
00:03
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus from Barry to BristolYou can travel by bus between Barry to Bristol with Megabus, First South & West Wales, Cardiff Bus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£7
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

First South & West Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
First South & West Wales frequency
1 a day

Cardiff Bus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£9
Cardiff Bus frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Barry to Bristol coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barry to Bristol by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Barry to Bristol can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Barry to Bristol is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Bristol from Barry is on average 1 h 25 min   for the 29 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Barry and Bristol by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Barry to Bristol leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Barry to Bristol leaves at 23: 45.
There are 21 coaches a day from Barry to Bristol which require at least one change with Megabus, First South & West Wales or Cardiff Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Barry to Bristol coach with Megabus, First South & West Wales or Cardiff Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Barry and Bristol as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to Bristol from Barry is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Barry to Bristol by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Barry to Bristol including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Barry to Bristol has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Barry to Bristol.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Barry to Bristol.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Barry to Bristol.
    No, luggage for the coach from Barry to Bristol needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Barry to Bristol.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Barry to Bristol.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Barry to Bristol.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Barry to Bristol.

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    Bristol Bus Station (Bay 19), Marlborough Street 15, BS1 3ES
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