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 £30 - £55 and takes 6h 14m.

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 £55 - £85.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

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 15m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 Manchester, 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 15m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Rosyth bus arrive?

Manchester to Rosyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow 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 2660+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m
£83–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
6h 14m
£32–53
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rosythcar 224 mi
3h 55m
£56–81
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 46m
£56–138
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£80–137
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 7m
£65–165
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 43m
£64–152

Manchester to Rosyth by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Queens Buildings via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 6h 14m.

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