The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Barry
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Barry on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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.
10:30 PM3h15London1:45 AMBarry$101One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h15London12:45 AMBarry$151One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM3h15London1:45 AMBarry$101One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h15London12:45 AMBarry$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $75 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 bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barry costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Barry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). 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 National Express, FlixBus, 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.
London to Barry Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
London to Barry bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barry buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX040 · NX216 | Delayed 1:30 PM 12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 5:45 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 | On time 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 2:05 PM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 12:45 PM 12:45 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX201 | On time 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h25 | 2:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX507 | On time 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 2:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX202 | 11:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 3:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 2:05 PM 11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX201 | On time 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h40 | 5:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | Delayed 2:05 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX202 | Delayed 9:15 PM 1:30 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX507 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX201 | On time 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h50 | 6:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX509 | Delayed 2:05 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 6:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX202 | Delayed 9:15 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
NX509 | On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 7:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 8:20 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX507 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:55 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary 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 | |
NX509 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h29 | 11:59 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 8:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h09 | 11:59 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | On time 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 1:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 | 9:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h10 | 1:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:25 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX216 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 5:45 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Barry
Buses from London to Barry run on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 40 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 15m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 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 $7 (€6). 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
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, 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.
Getting to London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) from London city centre
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