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How to get fromIsle of Mull to Manchesterby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Mull to Manchester by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    9h 20m
    £61–205

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus976 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    11h 14m
    £60–108

  3. Ferry, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Terminal Buildingbus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    9h 52m
    £79–207

  4. Ferry, bus via Slipway

    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus507
    3. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus914 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    11h 53m
    £68–111

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Fishnish Ferry Terminal to Lochaline Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus
    4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    9h 59m
    £145–310

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Mull, Scotland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Mull to Manchester. However, you can take the taxi to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Oban, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Mull to Manchester Central Coach Station via Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Station Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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