What is the cheapest way to get from Alloa to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Manchester is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alloa to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Alloa to Manchester?

The distance between Alloa and Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alloa to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Alloa to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Alloa to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Alloa to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Manchester bus from?

Alloa to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Manchester train from?

Alloa to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Manchester?

The best way to get from Alloa to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Alloa to Manchester bus arrive?

Alloa to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Alloa to Manchester train arrive?

Alloa to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Manchester is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alloa to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Alloa to Manchester?

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Alloa to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Alloa to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 31m
£39–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 12m
£21–54
Drive 229.1 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Manchestercar 229.1 mi
4h 1m
£57–82
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 38m
£78–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 54m
£40–62
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 13m
£48–147
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 17m
£66–172
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 22m
£100–241

Alloa to Manchester by train and foot

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Alloa to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Shudehill Interchange via High Street Stance B, North Approach Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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