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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Manchester is to bus via Asda St James Retail Park which costs £16 - £40 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Balmaha and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Balloch Bus Terminus, Asda St James Retail Park, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Balmaha to Manchester?

The distance between Balmaha and Manchester is 255 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Balmaha to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Manchester bus from?

Balmaha to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Balmaha to Manchester?

The best way to get from Balmaha to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Balmaha to Manchester bus arrive?

Balmaha to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Balmaha to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Manchester is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Balmaha to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3413+ hotels available in Manchester.

Balmaha to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 309 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 37m
£30–142
Bus via Asda St James Retail Park
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
7h 59m
£16–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
7h 42m
£33–58
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Balmaha to Manchester234.7 mi
4h 8m
£59–85
Line 309 bus, train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Craiglomond Gardens
2. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
5h 53m
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford RoadBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
5h 41m
£36–108
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 25m
£71–183
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 59m
£53–163

Balmaha to Manchester by bus, train, and foot

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Car Park to Manchester Piccadilly via Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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