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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carluke is to bus which costs £28 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carluke is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carluke?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Carluke station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Carluke?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Carluke. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Carluke via Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carluke?

The distance between Manchester and Carluke is 220 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carluke without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Manchester to Carluke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carluke bus from?

Manchester to Carluke bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carluke train from?

Manchester to Carluke train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Carluke?

The best way to get from Manchester to Carluke is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Carluke bus arrive?

Manchester to Carluke bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Carluke train arrive?

Manchester to Carluke train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Carluke?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carluke is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Manchester to Carluke.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Carluke?

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Where can I stay near Carluke?

There are 242+ hotels available in Carluke.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 40m
£30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 29m
£28–35
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 10m
Drive 197.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carlukecar 197.8 mi
3h 23m
£49–70
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 26m
£59–144
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 5m
£37–140
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 53m
£73–193
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
5h 18m
£47–226

Manchester to Carluke by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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