The average train between Barry and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry to Manchester Airport (MAN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barry and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Barry to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your Barry to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Barry and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 228.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.