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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Southerness is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Southerness is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Southerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Southerness. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Holiday Village via Abington Service Area and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Southerness?

The distance between Manchester and Southerness is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Southerness without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £28 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Manchester to Southerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Southerness bus from?

Manchester to Southerness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Southerness?

The best way to get from Manchester to Southerness is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to Southerness bus arrive?

Manchester to Southerness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Abington Service Area station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Southerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Southerness is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Manchester to Southerness.

Where can I stay near Southerness?

There are 461+ hotels available in Southerness.

Manchester to Southerness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Southerness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m
£28–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to WhitesandsX74
7h 27m
£21–30
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Southerness166.6 mi
2h 59m
£42–61

Manchester to Southerness by train and bus

90Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Holiday Village via Abington Service Area and Whitesands in around 7h 27m.

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