What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bo'ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bo'ness station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bo'ness?

The distance between Manchester and Bo'ness is 241 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Bo'ness without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Bo'ness?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Manchester to Bo'ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bo'ness bus from?

Manchester to Bo'ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bo'ness?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bo'ness is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Manchester to Bo'ness bus arrive?

Manchester to Bo'ness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Bo'ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bo'ness is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Bo'ness.

Where can I stay near Bo'ness?

There are 833+ hotels available in Bo'ness.

Manchester to Bo'ness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bo'ness 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 Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 38m
£83–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
6h 38m
£27–46
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Bo'nesscar 218.8 mi
3h 52m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 7m
£49–165
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
3. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Bus Stationbus 2
6h 13m
£50–91
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 39m
£61–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 7m
£63–166
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 Linlithgowtrain
6h 17m
£76–189

Manchester to Bo'ness by train and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bo'ness, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, and Melville Street in around 6h 38m.

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