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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Barry Island is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Barry Island is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Barry Island?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Barry Island. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Wigan to Barry Island?

The distance between Wigan and Barry Island is 184 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Barry Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Wigan to Barry Island, including transfers.

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

Wigan to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or fly from Wigan to Barry Island?

The best way to get from Wigan to Barry Island is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £240 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Wigan to Barry Island train arrive?

Wigan to Barry Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Barry Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Barry Island is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Wigan to Barry Island.

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

Book your Wigan to Barry Island train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barry Island?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Barry Island.

Wigan to Barry Island - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 95 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Barry Island by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m
£60–99
Drive 180.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wigan to Barry Islandcar 180.8 mi
4h 5m
£45–65
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
6h 10m
£52–232
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 1m
£77–119
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
6h 52m
£71–160

Wigan to Barry Island by train

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Barry Island via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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