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

The cheapest way to get from Carluke to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carluke to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carluke and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carluke to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Burton Lane and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Carluke and Manchester?

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

How far is it from Carluke to Manchester?

The distance between Carluke and Manchester is 218 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carluke to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Carluke to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carluke to Manchester train from?

Carluke to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Carluke to Manchester?

The best way to get from Carluke to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Carluke to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carluke to Manchester train arrive?

Carluke to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Carluke to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carluke to Manchester is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Carluke to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 4m
£58–138
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 16m
£20–35
Drive 197.3 mi
1. Drive from Carluke to Manchestercar 197.3 mi
3h 22m
£49–70
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 4m
£60–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 19m
£35–95
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 23m
£69–196
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 32m
£72–183
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 46m
£85–200

Carluke to Manchester by train

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Carluke to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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