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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balfron is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Balfron?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Balfron. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lomond Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balfron?

The distance between Manchester and Balfron is 244 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Balfron without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Manchester to Balfron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balfron bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manchester to Balfron?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balfron is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Manchester to Balfron bus arrive?

Manchester to Balfron bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balfron?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balfron is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Manchester to Balfron.

Where can I stay near Balfron?

There are 745+ hotels available in Balfron.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Balfron 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus X10
5h 36m
£57–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus X10 / ...
5h 57m
£24–40
Drive 231.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Balfroncar 231.5 mi
4h 4m
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 59m
£57–163
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus X10 / ...
6h 57m
£44–100
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 28m
£64–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 7m
£66–170
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
6h 26m
£85–195

Manchester to Balfron by train and bus

184Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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 57m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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