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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carradale is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carradale is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carradale?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Carradale. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Port Righ road end via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carradale?

The distance between Manchester and Carradale is 392 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carradale without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Manchester to Carradale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carradale bus from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Carradale bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Carradale?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carradale is 335 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Manchester to Carradale.

Where can I stay near Carradale?

There are 131+ hotels available in Carradale.

Manchester to Carradale - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Carradale by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beach
4. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradale
7h 37m
£62–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminus926
11h 22m
£39–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow CentralManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminus926
9h 55m
£50–141
Drive 333.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carradale333.1 mi
6h 10m
£82–118
Train, fly to Campbeltown
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)GLA - CAL
6h 20m
£108–257
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminus926
11h 33m
£51–82
Fly from Manchester Airport, drive
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradale
8h 6m
£96–203
Train to Liverpool, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradale
8h 35m
£106–240
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradale
8h 18m
£89–295

Manchester to Carradale by train and bus

30Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.8 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Port Righ road end via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 11h 22m.

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