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 - £50 and takes 7h 33m.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

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 which takes 5h 39m and costs £40 - £140.

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 Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Crail?

The best way to get from Manchester to Crail is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Manchester to Crail bus arrive?

Manchester to Crail bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57.

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 869+ hotels available in Crail.

Manchester to Crail - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
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
£41–133
Bus via Dundee
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 36m
£27–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
7h 33m
£32–47
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
6h 48m
£84–193
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 33m
£84–275
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 55m
£69–214
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 1m
£52–231

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: 281.8 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bowling Green Place via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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