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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Grangemouth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Grangemouth is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Grangemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Grangemouth. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Burnbank Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to Grangemouth?

The distance between Manchester and Grangemouth is 248 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Grangemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Manchester to Grangemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Grangemouth bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Grangemouth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Grangemouth is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Grangemouth bus arrive?

Manchester to Grangemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Grangemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Grangemouth is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Manchester to Grangemouth.

Where can I stay near Grangemouth?

There are 832+ hotels available in Grangemouth.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Grangemouth 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m
£35–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
6h 3m
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Grangemouthcar 218.2 mi
3h 49m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 22m
£58–165
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
7h 33m
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 20m
£63–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 28m
£43–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 12m
£44–179

Manchester to Grangemouth by train and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Burnbank Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, and Melville Street in around 6h 3m.

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