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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Manchester is to line 38 bus and bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Johnstone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Margarets Nursery School and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Manchester?

The distance between Johnstone and Manchester is 233 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £28 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Johnstone to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Manchester bus from?

Johnstone to Manchester bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from St Margarets Nursery School station.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Manchester train from?

Johnstone to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Johnstone to Manchester?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £28 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Johnstone to Manchester bus arrive?

Johnstone to Manchester bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Bath Street station.

Where does the Johnstone to Manchester train arrive?

Johnstone to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Johnstone to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Manchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Johnstone to Manchester.

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

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Johnstone to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£29–141
Line 38 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Bath Streetbus 38
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 14m
£20–50
Drive 224.3 mi
1. Drive from Johnstone to Manchestercar 224.3 mi
3h 47m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 19m
£60–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 14m
£32–55
Fly 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 13m
£64–181
Fly 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 20m
£46–161

Johnstone to Manchester by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Johnstone to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margarets Nursery School to Shudehill Interchange via Bath Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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