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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Largs is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Largs is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Largs. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at School Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Largs. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Largs via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Largs?

The distance between Manchester and Largs is 265 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Largs without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Manchester to Largs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Largs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Largs train from?

Manchester to Largs train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Largs?

The best way to get from Manchester to Largs is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Manchester to Largs bus arrive?

Manchester to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Largs train arrive?

Manchester to Largs train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Largs is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manchester to Largs.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Largs?

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Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 540+ hotels available in Largs.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Largs 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 Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
5h 15m
£69–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
6h 13m
£27–41
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Largscar 233.8 mi
4h 19m
£57–83
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 2m
£70–161
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
7h 13m
£47–101
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 53m
£72–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 14m
£77–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
7h 23m
£105–226

Manchester to Largs by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Largs via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to School Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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