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 £27 - £40 and takes 7h 2m.

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 £45 - £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 Manchester and arriving at Park Avenue via Bristol Bus Station and Cardiff Bridge KR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Barry Island?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Barry Island is 181 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 7m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester 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 7m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Barry Island bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Barry Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 1771+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Greater Manchester to Barry Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 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 7m
£60–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 2m
£27–39
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Barry Islandcar 179.8 mi
4h 2m
£46–66
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
11h 8m
£79–176
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 52m
£76–129
Fly Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 9m
£73–152
Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£72–186
Fly Manchester Airport 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 21m
£134–409

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

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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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