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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Barry Island is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Plymouth Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barry Island via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Barry Island?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Barry Island is 180 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Greater Manchester to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Barry Island is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Barry Island bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Barry Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Barry Island is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Greater Manchester to Barry Island.

Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Greater Manchester to Barry Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 2m
£70–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 13m
£39–89
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Barry Islandcar 179.8 mi
4h 2m
£44–64
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
5h 53m
£48–223
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus 96 / ...
6h 35m
£87–154
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 16m
£138–421

Greater Manchester to Barry Island by bus and train

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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