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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Manchester is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Manchester?

The distance between Ardrossan and Manchester is 254 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ardrossan to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Manchester bus from?

Ardrossan to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ardrossan to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 55m, you could also line 11 bus and bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Manchester bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Manchester train arrive?

Ardrossan to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Manchester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ardrossan to Manchester.

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

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Ardrossan to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ardrossan to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 26m
£34–146
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 6m
£22–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 2m
£26–56
Drive 223.5 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Manchestercar 223.5 mi
4h 6m
£55–79
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 55m
£65–163
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 49m
£69–182
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 56m
£51–172

Ardrossan to Manchester by train

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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