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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Banff is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Banff is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £160 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Banff. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Banff?

The distance between Manchester and Banff is 342 miles. The road distance is 375.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Banff without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Banff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Banff?

The best way to get from Manchester to Banff is to train which takes 8h and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Banff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Banff is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Manchester to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 191+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Squarebus
4h 29m
Drive 373.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Banffcar 373.4 mi
6h 39m
£92–133
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
8h
£123–247
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Adelphibus E1
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Reidhaven Squarebus E7
9h 11m
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Stationtrain
4h 48m
£160–344
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Squarebus
6h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain
3. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union Streetbus E9 / ...
4. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Reidhaven Squarebus M96
12h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 308 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Streetbus 271 / ...
13h 25m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Banff.

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Distance: 340.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Banff via Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Market Place, Town Hall, and Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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