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How to get fromBarry Island to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barry Island to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 35m
    £69–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 52m
    £27–51

  3. Line 95 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Adar y Mor to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus bus 96 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 52m
    £74–132

  4. Drive 179.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barry Island to Manchestercar car 179.7 mi
    4h 10m
    £44–64

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    5h 6m
    £36–171

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 25m
    £137–409

Barry Island to Manchester by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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