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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Landmark Centre via Buchanan Bus Stn and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Carrbridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carrbridge?

The distance between Manchester and Carrbridge is 375 miles. The road distance is 341.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 31m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Manchester to Carrbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carrbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carrbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 31m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Carrbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Carrbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carrbridge is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Manchester to Carrbridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 490+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Carrbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridgetrain
7h 31m
£111–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
8h 54m
£34–59
Drive 339.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carrbridgecar 339.4 mi
5h 55m
£84–120
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carrbridgetrain
5h 33m
£90–218
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Carrbridgetrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 43m
£76–142
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Aviemoretrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
8h 59m
£128–212
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 Carrbridgetrain
8h 15m
£122–269
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Carrbridgetrain
7h 59m
£121–281
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Carrbridgetrain
8h 46m
£79–220

Manchester to Carrbridge by train and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.6 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carrbridge via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Landmark Centre via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Cairngorm Hotel in around 8h 54m.

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