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There are 6 ways to get from Girvan to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    5h 34m
    £43–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    8h 1m
    £24–49

  3. Drive 214.7 mi

    1. Drive from Girvan to Manchestercar214.7 mi
    3h 56m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    5h 39m
    £78–164

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus58 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    7h 36m
    £54–147

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus58 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    8h 30m
    £37–64

Girvan to Manchester by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Girvan, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Girvan to Manchester Oxford Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Shudehill Interchange via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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