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

The cheapest way to get from Carluke to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 20m.

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 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Carluke and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carluke to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Burton Lane and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

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 3h 44m.

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 3h 44m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 National Express, depart from 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 3h 44m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Carluke to Manchester bus arrive?

Carluke to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 44m
£49–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 20m
£35–95
Drive 197.3 mi
1. Drive from Carluke to Manchestercar 197.3 mi
3h 22m
£49–71
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 11m
£67–164
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 17m
£74–165
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 50m
£84–177
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 49m
£77–171

Carluke to Manchester by train

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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