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Trip Overview

The average train between Barry and Manchester takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 30m
£58–94

Barry to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Barry and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales8h 58m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barry to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Manchester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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