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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

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 26m
    £50–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 32m
    £13–37

  3. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Manchestercar179.3 mi
    4h 7m
    £44–64

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCWL - MAN
    5h 16m
    £66–169

  5. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 57m

  6. 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)planeLHR - MAN
    5h 34m
    £117–340

Barry to Manchester by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Shudehill Interchange via Customhouse Street JW, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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