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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alloa is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alloa is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Alloa via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to Alloa?

The distance between Manchester and Alloa is 259 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Manchester to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alloa bus from?

Manchester to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alloa train from?

Manchester to Alloa train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Alloa?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alloa is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Alloa bus arrive?

Manchester to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Alloa train arrive?

Manchester to Alloa train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Alloa is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Manchester to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 482+ hotels available in Alloa.

Manchester to Alloa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Alloa 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
4h 43m
£62–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
5h 58m
£26–45
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Alloacar 228.6 mi
4h 5m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 58m
£75–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
6h 20m
£57–124
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
5h 33m
£74–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 55m
£82–182

Manchester to Alloa by train and foot

222Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Alloa via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 5h 58m.

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