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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carluke is to bus and line 240 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 20m.

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 station to Carluke station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carluke?

The distance between Manchester and Carluke is 219 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 35m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 35m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Manchester to Carluke bus arrive?

Manchester to Carluke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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 266+ 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 35m
£76–132
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus 240
6h 20m
£29–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 29m
£35–90
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 12m
£61–189
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 11m
£54–138
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
6h 24m
£69–195
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 17m
£69–181

Manchester to Carluke by train and bus

42Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 £70–130 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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