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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Methil is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Methil is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Methil. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Airport and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Methil?

The distance between Manchester and Methil is 254 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Methil without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Manchester to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Methil bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Methil?

The best way to get from Manchester to Methil is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Manchester to Methil bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Methil is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Manchester to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Methil.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Methil 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£39–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus Air / ...
7h 10m
£35–67
Drive 245.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Methilcar 245.1 mi
4h 18m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 42m
£68–161
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 14m
£37–206
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 20m
£72–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 48m
£58–242
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
7h 2m
£54–264

Manchester to Methil by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Airport, and Park & Ride in around 7h 10m.

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