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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Dundee Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Fife to Manchester?

The distance between Fife and Manchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Fife to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Manchester bus from?

Fife to Manchester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Fife to Manchester?

The best way to get from Fife to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Fife to Manchester bus arrive?

Fife to Manchester bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where does the Fife to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Manchester is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Fife to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Fife 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 Cupar to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 5m
£56–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
7h 14m
£28–59
Drive 253.9 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Manchester253.9 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 17m
£80–174
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 48m
£37–158
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5h 1m
£91–294
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 53m
£79–178

Fife to Manchester by train

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Shudehill Interchange via Dundee Seagate Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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