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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Crail is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Crail is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Crail. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Crail?

The distance between Manchester and Crail is 283 miles. The road distance is 264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Crail without a car is to train via Bus Station which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Manchester to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crail bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Crail?

The best way to get from Manchester to Crail is to train via Bus Station which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Crail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Crail is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Manchester to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Crail.

Manchester to Crail - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Crail by train, bus, car, 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 via Bus Station
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 39m
£99–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h 29m
£34–58
Drive 262.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Crailcar 262.5 mi
4h 43m
£65–93
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 16m
£74–205
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
6h 15m
£98–171
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 33m
£153–242
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus
6h 22m
£97–273
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 51m
£88–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
8h 1m
£129–329
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 Dundeetrain
8h 2m
£103–237
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 Airport to Cupartrain
8h 46m
£169–368

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Crail.

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bowling Green Place via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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