The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Barry
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Barry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Barry will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 56 buses that leave London for Barry on Sat, Mar 21, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London to Barry Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
London to Barry bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barry buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 PM London | 3h20 | 1:50 AM Barry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
NX509 | Delayed 8:20 AM 12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 7:30 AM 1:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 5:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 7:30 AM 1:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 5:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX209 · NX216 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:35 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
NX209 · NX216 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 7:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | Delayed 1:30 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | Delayed 1:30 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 11:50 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 1:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | Delayed 1:30 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMCardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | Delayed 1:30 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 2:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:05 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 4:15 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 6:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:10 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 7:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:00 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 9:40 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 10:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 11:30 PM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h29 | 11:59 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 1:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:55 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:55 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX216 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 5:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX216 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h41 | 5:40 AM Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Barry
Buses from London to Barry run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 3h 16m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest month Jun |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
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 $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Barry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Barry by bus. 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 bus, 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
Popular bus stations from London to 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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