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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Swansea
    3h 43m
    £70–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    5h 24m
    £36–88

  3. Drive 179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Barrycar car 179.8 mi
    4h 10m
    £45–64

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    5h 15m
    £47–120

  5. Train via Cardiff Central

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 48m
    £71–118

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priorybus bus 304
    5h 20m
    £86–143

Manchester to Barry by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barry once a week. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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