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 £26 - £60 and takes 9h 6m.

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 6m and costs £100 - £320.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 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 33m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Manchester to Carrbridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 399+ 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 33m
£62–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
9h 6m
£27–58
Drive 339.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carrbridge339.4 mi
5h 52m
£86–124
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carrbridge
5h 6m
£109–311
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to CarrbridgeLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 50m
£72–103
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel
12h 43m
£37–109
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 9m
£89–308
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
8h 11m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Dyce to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Carrbridge
8h 13m
£115–310

Manchester to Carrbridge by train and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel in around 9h 6m.

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