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

The cheapest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barry Island and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry Island station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Station Approach Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Barry Island and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barry Island to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barry Island and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Barry Island to Manchester?

The distance between Barry Island and Manchester is 178 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry Island to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Barry Island to Manchester, including transfers.

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

Barry Island to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Barry Island to Manchester?

The best way to get from Barry Island to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 4h 40m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Barry Island to Manchester bus arrive?

Barry Island to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barry Island to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry Island to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry Island to Manchester is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Barry Island to Manchester.

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

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Barry Island to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, line 95 bus, and bus

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 35m
£58–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 56m
£27–43
Line 95 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Adar y Mor to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8bus 96 / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 19m
£60–95
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Barry Island to Manchestercar 179.7 mi
4h 10m
£45–65
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
4h 40m
£41–200
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 25m
£70–174

Barry Island to Manchester by train

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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 £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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