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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to bus via Manchester Central Coach Station which costs £80 - £120 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs £85 - £260.

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Scrabster?

The distance between Manchester and Scrabster is 539 miles. The road distance is 473.4 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 train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 12h 13m and costs £85 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 13m 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, bus or fly from Manchester to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Manchester to Scrabster is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs £20 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £310 and takes 12h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £310 and takes 16h 53m.

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 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Manchester to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 105+ 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 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, bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
12h 13m
£85–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
13h 15m
£20–121
Drive 470.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Scrabstercar 470.7 mi
8h 39m
£115–166
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
8h 30m
£85–255
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 38m
£126–306
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
14h 3m
£82–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
14h 12m
£101–151
Fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
16h 53m
£60–307
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
11h 6m
£93–284

Manchester to Scrabster by train and bus

28Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Scrabster.

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Distance: 536.3 mi
Duration: 12h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Scrabster via Haymarket, Inverness, and Thurso in around 12h 38m.

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