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How to get fromCumbernauld to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillytrainPreston - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 54m
    £26–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    4h 37m
    £18–51

  3. Drive 215.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Manchestercar215.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £53–76

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    4h 36m
    £58–143

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus590 / ...
    6h 30m
    £33–61

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    5h 14m
    £78–172

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 37m
    £68–172

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 37m
    £54–167

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 51m
    £76–176

Cumbernauld to Manchester by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Manchester Piccadilly via Motherwell and Preston in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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