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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Manchester?

The distance between Dunfermline and Manchester is 236 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dunfermline to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Manchester bus from?

Dunfermline to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Manchester train from?

Dunfermline to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Dunfermline to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Manchester bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Manchester train arrive?

Dunfermline to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Manchester is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Dunfermline to Manchester.

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

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Dunfermline to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunfermline to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 36m
£82–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 23m
£27–45
Drive 227.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Manchestercar 227.4 mi
3h 59m
£56–81
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 42m
£58–177
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 2m
£83–145
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 27m
£71–194
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 24m
£72–179

Dunfermline to Manchester by train

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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