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 £21 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

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 17m 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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at School Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 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 17m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Largs bus arrive?

Manchester to Largs bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 17m 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 498+ 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 Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
5h 17m
£33–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
6h 58m
£22–39
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Largs233.8 mi
4h 17m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h
£73–153
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
7h 3m
£34–54
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 19m
£84–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 59m
£64–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
6h 53m
£71–207

Manchester to Largs by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to School Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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