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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Doune is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Doune is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Doune?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Doune station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Doune?

The distance between Manchester and Doune is 266 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Doune without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Manchester to Doune, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Doune bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Doune?

The best way to get from Manchester to Doune is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Doune bus arrive?

Manchester to Doune bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Doune?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Doune is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Doune.

Where can I stay near Doune?

There are 422+ hotels available in Doune.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Doune 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 41m
£92–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
7h 5m
£24–48
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dounecar 236.2 mi
3h 56m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 23m
£67–159
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 43m
£61–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 14m
£59–100
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dounebus
6h 2m
£65–154
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 Stirlingtrain
6h 34m
£73–178

Manchester to Doune by train and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Doune.

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Distance: 264.5 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Doune, Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Station Wynd via Haymarket, Stirling, and Stance B in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 7h 5m.

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