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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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 44m 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 Glenavon and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Manchester?

The distance between Johnstone and Manchester is 233 miles. The road distance is 225.5 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 4h 1m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 4h 1m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Johnstone to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Johnstone to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Johnstone to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Manchester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Johnstone to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3451+ hotels available in Manchester.

Johnstone to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 1m
£34–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
5h 35m
£20–45
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Johnstone to Manchester224.2 mi
3h 44m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
4h 14m
£61–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Central Station38A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 47m
£34–142
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590
7h 24m
£35–55
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 9m
£71–180
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 15m
£57–161

Johnstone to Manchester by train

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 Lancaster in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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