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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Manchester is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Irvine to Manchester?

The distance between Irvine and Manchester is 252 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Irvine to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Irvine to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Manchester?

The best way to get from Irvine to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Irvine to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irvine to Manchester train arrive?

Irvine to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Manchester is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Irvine to Manchester.

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

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Irvine to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Irvine 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 Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 18m
£32–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 5m
£22–44
Drive 216 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Manchestercar 216 mi
3h 58m
£53–76
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 36m
£61–142
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 51m
£52–85
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 25m
£34–59
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 36m
£62–176
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 6m
£67–160
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 29m
£54–166

Irvine to Manchester by train

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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