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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to bus via Inverness which costs £60 - £100 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Scrabster?

The distance between Manchester and Scrabster is 517 miles. The road distance is 473.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Scrabster without a car is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Manchester to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Scrabster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Scrabster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Scrabster is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Manchester to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 97+ hotels available in Scrabster.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Scrabster by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
12h 6m
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
12h 45m
£61–98
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
12h 7m
Drive 471.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Scrabster471.1 mi
8h 38m
£115–166
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
7h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 40m
£76–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
13h 51m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 12m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
11h 59m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Scrabster.

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Distance: 514.3 mi
Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Scrabster via Haymarket, Inverness, and Thurso in around 12h 40m.

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