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How to get fromBarry to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 30m
    £68–125
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 44m
    £29–57
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 38m
    £74–133
  4. Drive 179.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Manchestercar car 179.2 mi
    4h 9m
    £44–63
  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    5h 3m
    £36–161
  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 23m
    £131–408

Barry to Manchester by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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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 £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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