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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Barry to Manchester?

The distance between Barry and Manchester is 178 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Barry to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barry to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Barry to Manchester?

The best way to get from Barry to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Barry to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barry to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Manchester is 180 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Barry to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barry to Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 30m
£68–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
6h 16m
£32–88
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Manchestercar 179.2 mi
4h 9m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 3m
£46–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 21m
£65–98

Barry to Manchester by train

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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