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How to get fromManchester to Barry Islandby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Barry Island by train, 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
    £60–95

  2. Drive  180.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Barry Islandcar car 180.1 mi
    4h 11m
    £45–65

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    5h 13m
    £46–219

  4. Train via Cardiff Central

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 58m
    £60–96

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £76–128

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m
    £70–173

Manchester to Barry Island by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barry once a week. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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