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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Barry Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 7m
    £60–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 2m
    £27–39

  3. Drive  179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Barry Islandcar car 179.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £45–64

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    5h 54m
    £48–232

  5. Train, line 95 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 to Plymouth Roadbus bus 96 / ...
    6h 52m
    £76–129

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 12m
    £72–176

Greater Manchester to Barry Island by bus, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Park Avenue via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bridge KR in around 7h 2m.

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