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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunblane is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunblane is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dunblane via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunblane?

The distance between Manchester and Dunblane is 261 miles. The road distance is 235.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunblane without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Manchester to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunblane bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunblane train from?

Manchester to Dunblane train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dunblane?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunblane is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunblane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dunblane train arrive?

Manchester to Dunblane train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunblane is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Dunblane.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Dunblane?

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Where can I stay near Dunblane?

There are 684+ hotels available in Dunblane.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Dunblane 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 Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
4h 28m
£97–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 6m
£28–46
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunblanecar 233.8 mi
3h 54m
£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 Dunblanetrain
5h 32m
£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 Dunblanetrain
5h
£61–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Dunblanetrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 58m
£57–96
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 Park to Dunblanetrain
5h 32m
£83–179
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 Dunblanetrain
5h 44m
£73–178

Manchester to Dunblane by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dunblane via Haymarket in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Dunblane Police Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 6m.

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