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 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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 8h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Crail?

The distance between Manchester and Crail is 284 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 6h 5m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 6h 5m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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 917+ hotels available in Crail.

Manchester to Crail - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 / ...
6h 5m
£55–155
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
8h 11m
£30–52
Drive 262.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Crailcar 262.5 mi
4h 43m
£64–93
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 18m
£74–195
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
7h 29m
£122–388
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
7h 24m
£82–235
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
7h 19m
£88–278

Manchester to Crail by train and bus

52Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Crail.

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 6h 5m. 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 8h 11m.

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