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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Braehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Braehead station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Manchester to Braehead?

The distance between Manchester and Braehead is 230 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Braehead without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manchester to Braehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Braehead bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Braehead?

The best way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Braehead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Braehead is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Braehead.

Where can I stay near Braehead?

There are 251+ hotels available in Braehead.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Braehead 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 Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 17m
£54–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 33m
£26–40
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Braeheadcar 217.6 mi
3h 40m
£53–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 26m
£51–151
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 33m
£46–100
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
4h 56m
£58–188
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
4h 35m
£60–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 42m
£73–173

Manchester to Braehead by train and bus

221Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bus Station via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Central Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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