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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmacolm and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmacolm to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Kilmacolm to Manchester?

The distance between Kilmacolm and Manchester is 244 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmacolm to Manchester bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kilmacolm to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Kilmacolm to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmacolm to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmacolm to Manchester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Kilmacolm to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3431+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmacolm to Manchester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Waterloo LaneX7
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 48m
£30–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
6h 31m
£20–40
Drive 229.3 mi
1. Drive from Kilmacolm to Manchester229.3 mi
3h 52m
£58–84
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
4h 56m
£74–154
Bus, train via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Waterloo LaneX7
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
4h 53m
£36–105
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
7h 1m
£33–55
Fly Glasgow Airport 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
6h 3m
£83–193
Fly Glasgow Airport 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 58m
£65–173
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 55m
£65–168

Kilmacolm to Manchester by bus and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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