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 £26 - £65 and takes 7h 36m.

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 40m 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 36m.

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 53m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 which takes 5h 53m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 36m.

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 40m to drive from Manchester to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 832+ 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 HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 53m
£46–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
7h 36m
£27–61
Drive 262.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Crail262.5 mi
4h 40m
£64–93
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
7h
£76–183
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to LeedsLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to CuparPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 8m
£121–379
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Place
6h 19m
£84–275
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
7h 7m
£71–260
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 Dundee
8h 2m
£65–287

Manchester to Crail by train and bus

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5h 53mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.8 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 53m. 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 36m.

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