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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Strathaven is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Strathaven is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Strathaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Strathaven. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Wellbrae via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Strathaven?

The distance between Manchester and Strathaven is 225 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Strathaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £21 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Strathaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Strathaven bus from?

Manchester to Strathaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Strathaven?

The best way to get from Manchester to Strathaven is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Strathaven bus arrive?

Manchester to Strathaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Strathaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Strathaven is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Manchester to Strathaven.

Where can I stay near Strathaven?

There are 883+ hotels available in Strathaven.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Strathaven 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwellManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£21–120
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
6h 16m
£15–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
5h 46m
£30–50
Drive 197.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Strathaven197.5 mi
3h 18m
£49–71
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 25m
£57–136
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 54m
£22–127
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 51m
£69–163
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 16m
£66–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 34m
£48–177

Manchester to Strathaven by train, foot, and bus

198Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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