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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £26 - £65 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carrbridge is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 34m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Manchester to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Carrbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 52m 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 460+ 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 Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridge
7h 34m
£83–207
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to StationUk093
9h 41m
£27–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
8h 52m
£44–73
Drive 339.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carrbridge339.4 mi
5h 52m
£83–120
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Park
5h 1m
£96–235
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to CarrbridgeLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 42m
£71–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Car Park
7h 34m
£95–240
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Carrbridge
7h 58m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridge
8h 11m
£105–298

Manchester to Carrbridge by train and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel in around 8h 52m.

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