What is the cheapest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to bus which costs £21 - £85 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barry Island and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry Island station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Station Approach Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barry Island and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry Island to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barry Island and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Barry Island to Manchester?

The distance between Barry Island and Manchester is 179 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barry Island to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Barry Island to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barry Island to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Barry Island to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry Island to Manchester bus from?

Barry Island to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry Island to Manchester train from?

Barry Island to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Barry Island to Manchester?

The best way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £85 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Barry Island to Manchester bus arrive?

Barry Island to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barry Island to Manchester train arrive?

Barry Island to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Barry Island to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry Island to Manchester is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Barry Island to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barry Island to Manchester?

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Barry Island to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Barry Island to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 34m
£43–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 54m
£22–81
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Barry Island to Manchestercar 179.7 mi
4h 11m
£45–64
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 9m
£60–172
Line 95 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Adar y Mor to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 95 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 4m
£35–283
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 36m
£110–331

Barry Island to Manchester by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.5 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Approach Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 54m.

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