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 47m.

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 47m 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 5h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Grangemouth?

The distance between Manchester and Grangemouth is 249 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 14m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 14m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 47m.

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 47m to drive from Manchester to Grangemouth.

Where can I stay near Grangemouth?

There are 829+ 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 HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 14m
£39–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
5h 51m
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Grangemouth218.2 mi
3h 47m
£54–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 47m
£58–156
Bus via Hawthorn Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
6h 21m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 53m
£53–233
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 50m
£63–138
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
6h 2m
£56–235

Manchester to Grangemouth by train and bus

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Burnbank Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Melville Street in around 5h 51m.

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