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How to get fromManchester to Dolphintonby train, car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Dolphinton by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central
    3h 2m
    £99–153

  2. Drive 191 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Dolphintoncar car 191 mi
    3h 20m
    £48–69

  3. Fly from Manchester Airport, line 101 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Roseleabus bus
    6h 34m

  4. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Roseleabus bus 101A / ...
    5h 25m

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Roseleabus bus
    6h 55m

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs 6 times a week. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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