What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Loch Tay?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Loch Tay. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Balnasium via Buchanan Bus Station, Fishers Hotel, Tulliemet Road End and Breadalbane Community Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Loch Tay?

The distance between Manchester and Loch Tay is 299 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Loch Tay without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Loch Tay?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Manchester to Loch Tay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Loch Tay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Loch Tay?

The best way to get from Manchester to Loch Tay is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Loch Tay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Loch Tay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loch Tay is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Manchester to Loch Tay.

Where can I stay near Loch Tay?

There are 359+ hotels available in Loch Tay.

Manchester to Loch Tay - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Loch Tay by train, taxi, 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, taxi
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 Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
4. Take the taxi from Dunblane to Loch Taytaxi
6h 5m
£116–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Fishers Hotelbus M10
9h 40m
£35–66
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Loch Taycar 272.9 mi
4h 49m
£66–95
Fly from Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Road Turning Circlebus
7h 14m
Train, bus
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 Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Road Turning Circlebus S60
6h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Blair Atholltrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 10m
£73–108
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stirling Baptist Churchbus
3. Take the bus from Stirling Baptist Church to Station Road Turning Circlebus S60
11h 18m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train, bus
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Road Turning Circlebus
7h 26m

Manchester to Loch Tay by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Loch Tay.

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Loch Tay, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Balnasium via Buchanan Bus Station, Fishers Hotel, Tulliemet Road End, Chapel Street, and Breadalbane Community Campus in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Balnasium via Preston, Blair Atholl, Atholl Arms, and Chapel Street in around 11h 10m.

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