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How to get fromManchester to Inverarayby train, car, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Inveraray by train, car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    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 Gourocktrain train
    4. Drive from Gourock to Inveraraycar car
    5h 58m
    £47–162

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    8h 28m
    £29–67

  3. Drive 271.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Inveraraycar car 271.3 mi
    4h 47m
    £67–96

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus
    8h 16m
    £70–172

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    7h 5m
    £38–141

  6. Bus, ferry via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    8h 33m
    £30–51

  7. Bus, ferry via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    9h 33m
    £41–77

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus
    8h 8m
    £51–203

Manchester to Inveraray by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Inveraray. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, then drive to Inveraray. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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