The average train between Manchester and Barry takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Barry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Barry. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Barry at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barry. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Barry station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Manchester to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Barry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manchester to Barry train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Barry is 242 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.