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 £23 - £55 and takes 6h 3m.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Station Wynd via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

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 10m and costs £29 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 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 10m and costs £29 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Manchester to Doune bus arrive?

Manchester to Doune bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 574+ 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 10m
£29–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus PM8 / ...
6h 3m
£24–51
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dounecar 236.2 mi
3h 56m
£59–84
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 13m
£63–148
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 18m
£32–139
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
6h 45m
£66–97
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 5m
£45–179
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 Airport to Fir Roadbus
6h 2m
£46–190

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Doune.

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Distance: 264.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51, and Bus Station in around 6h 3m.

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