4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Barry
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 20 m
Buses on 18 Sept
3
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Barry will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 buses from London to Barry, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 29 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.
22:303h15London1:45Barry£71One-way0 changes
20:303h29London23:59Barry£91One-way0 changes- 21:303h15London0:45Barry£111One-way0 changes
- 22:303h15London1:45Barry£71One-way0 changes
- 21:303h15London0:45Barry£111One-way0 changes
- 20:303h29London23:59Barry£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Barry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Barry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 218 km
Compare bus with
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barry:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barry costing on average £58.
Other travel options to Barry take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
London to Barry bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barry coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 London | 3h15 | 0:45 Barry | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:30 London | 3h15 | 1:45 Barry | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:59 London | 3h16 | 3:15 Barry | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Barry by train or coach
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from London to Barry.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Barry
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Barry run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 218 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 218 km |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London to BarryYou can travel by bus between London to Barry with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Barry coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Barry 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 Barry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Barry
Most London to Barry buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Barry bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Barry leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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