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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Girvan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    6h 6m
    £73–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 35m
    £38–62

  3. Drive  214.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Girvancar car 214.7 mi
    3h 57m
    £54–78

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 50m
    £75–188

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 46m
    £80–129

  6. Train, bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Duncan Streetbus bus 359
    8h 1m

Manchester to Girvan by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Girvan via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ailsa Street East via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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