The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Barry Island takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Barry Island. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Barry Island at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Wilmslow and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Barry Island station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wilmslow station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Barry Island is 229.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.