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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Scone is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Scone is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Scone?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Scone. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Mansfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Manchester to Scone?

The distance between Manchester and Scone is 288 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Scone without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 43m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Manchester to Scone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Scone bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Scone?

The best way to get from Manchester to Scone is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 43m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Scone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Scone?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Scone is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Manchester to Scone.

Where can I stay near Scone?

There are 497+ hotels available in Scone.

Manchester to Scone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Scone 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 via Glasgow
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 Perthtrain
5h 43m
£34–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 30m
£25–50
Drive 254.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Sconecar 254.8 mi
4h 29m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 50m
£43–147
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 6m
£71–105
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 Perthtrain
6h 19m
£49–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 30m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 38m
£88–214

Manchester to Scone by train, foot, and bus

222Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Scone.

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Distance: 286.3 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Mansfield Road via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Bus Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mansfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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