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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester is to bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Town Centre Stances and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Manchester?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Manchester is 222 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cumbernauld to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbernauld to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Manchester is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cumbernauld to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cumbernauld 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 Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£40–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 20m
£18–56
Drive 215.7 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Manchestercar 215.7 mi
3h 36m
£53–77
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 46m
£58–152
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 24m
£31–61
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)plane EDI - MAN
5h 17m
£75–182
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)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 55m
£63–171
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 48m
£42–151

Cumbernauld to Manchester by train

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Distance: 220.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Preston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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