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How to get fromManchester to Balfronby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Balfron by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus bus X10
    5h 24m
    £76–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus bus X10 / ...
    5h 45m
    £27–42

  3. Drive 231.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Balfroncar car 231.5 mi
    4h 4m
    £57–82

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 48m
    £57–153

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 33m
    £84–157

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 45m
    £46–105

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 16m
    £69–191

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 53m
    £65–163

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    6h 20m
    £87–198

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 242.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lomond Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 3 hours.

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