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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rosyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rosyth?

The distance between Manchester and Rosyth is 238 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Manchester to Rosyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rosyth bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Rosyth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Rosyth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Rosyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rosyth is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to Rosyth.

Where can I stay near Rosyth?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Rosyth.

Manchester to Rosyth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Rosyth 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 Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 13m
£29–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 7m
£23–54
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rosythcar 224 mi
3h 55m
£54–78
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 32m
£53–167
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£34–132
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 14m
£59–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 38m
£43–234

Manchester to Rosyth by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 7m.

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