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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Barry Island is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Barry Island?

The distance between Manchester and Barry Island is 179 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Manchester to Barry Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Barry Island train from?

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

Train or fly from Manchester to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Manchester to Barry Island is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Barry Island is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Manchester to Barry Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Manchester to Barry Island - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Barry Island by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m
£52–109
Train, line 95 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 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 95 / ...
5h 35m
£32–153
Drive 180.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Barry Islandcar 180.1 mi
4h 11m
£45–64
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 41m
£57–176

Manchester to Barry Island by train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Barry Island, 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, Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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