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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Barry is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Barry is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Barry?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Barry. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Romilly Schools via Bus Station and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Barry?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barry. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Barry?

The distance between Manchester and Barry is 178 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Barry without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Manchester to Barry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Barry bus from?

Manchester to Barry bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Barry train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Barry?

The best way to get from Manchester to Barry is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Barry bus arrive?

Manchester to Barry bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Barry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Barry?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Barry is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manchester to Barry.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Barry.

Manchester to Barry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Barry by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m
£53–107
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 9 to The Priorybus 96
5h 16m
£32–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
6h 32m
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Barrycar 179.8 mi
4h 10m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 38m
£57–176

Manchester to Barry by train

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Romilly Schools via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 6h 32m.

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