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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
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    6h 8m
    £39–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus58 / ...
    6h 19m
    £25–53

  3. Drive 214.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Girvancar214.7 mi
    3h 55m
    £53–76

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeMAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    6h 40m
    £77–153

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus58 / ...
    6h 33m
    £58–144

  6. Train, bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Dashwood Squarebus500
    3. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Duncan Streetbus359
    7h 21m

Manchester to Girvan by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Wesley Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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