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

The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dunblane and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Dunblane and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Dunblane to Manchester?

The distance between Dunblane and Manchester is 261 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunblane to Manchester without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dunblane to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Manchester bus from?

Dunblane to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Manchester train from?

Dunblane to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.

Train or bus from Dunblane to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunblane to Manchester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Dunblane to Manchester bus arrive?

Dunblane to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunblane to Manchester train arrive?

Dunblane to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dunblane to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Manchester is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dunblane to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dunblane to HaymarketDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 56m
£49–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Buchanan Bus StationE3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
6h 49m
£23–46
Drive 233.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunblane to Manchester233.6 mi
3h 51m
£58–84
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
5h 6m
£65–148
Train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to PrestonInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 12m
£71–105
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h
£72–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 12m
£57–152
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Dundee
2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
6h 18m
£94–236

Dunblane to Manchester by train

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Distance: 259.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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You can take a train from Dunblane to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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