There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
4h£44–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 53m£42–98Train
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 37m£65–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Barry Island174.6 mi
3h 53mDrive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Islandcar 174.6 mi
3h 53m£43–61Line 130 bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 130
- Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 29m
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Plymouth Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Ninian Park PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Barry Island via Wilmslow and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Barry Island is 149 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island is to fly which takes 4h and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 37m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Barry Island, Wales?
KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–270
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–280
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- D&G Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Barry Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barry Island.
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