The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Barry
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
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 £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Barry 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 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 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.




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 prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 218 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Barry bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barry coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 18:00 01:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 05:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 18:00 01:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 05:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | Delayed 14:00 05:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX202 | Delayed 18:00 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 16:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 16:15 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 18:25 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 19:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 20:20 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:55 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 21:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 22:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 22:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 00:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 00:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 01:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h11 | 03:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Barry
Buses from London to Barry run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 218 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 218 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to BarryYou can travel by bus between London to Barry with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £7. 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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