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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Barry is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 13m.

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 - £100.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Priory via Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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 - £100.

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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, 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 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Barry bus arrive?

Manchester to Barry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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 8m to drive from Manchester to Barry.

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

Book your Manchester to Barry train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry?

There are 1419+ 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 CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m
£53–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
7h 13m
£14–45
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Barry179.8 mi
4h 8m
£44–64
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MAN - CWL
5h 44m
£62–176
Train, line 304 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to The Priory304
5h 47m

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 £45–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to The Priory via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 13m.

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