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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sutherland is to train which costs £85 - £150 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sutherland is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sutherland?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sutherland?

The distance between Manchester and Sutherland is 489 miles. The road distance is 429.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Sutherland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 2m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Manchester to Sutherland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sutherland bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Sutherland?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sutherland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 2m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Sutherland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Sutherland?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sutherland is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Manchester to Sutherland.

Where can I stay near Sutherland?

There are five+ hotels available in Sutherland.

Manchester to Sutherland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Sutherland 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 Edinburgh
best
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 Lairg
12h 2m
£65–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorial805
12h 44m
Drive 426.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Sutherland426.7 mi
7h 31m
£105–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
7h 49m
£107–271
Bus via Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station805
12h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
13h 38m
£89–147
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
10h 21m
£103–266
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
10h 39m
£103–291

Manchester to Sutherland by train and bus

4Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.3 mi
Duration: 12h 2m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Road End via Haymarket, Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 6, and War Memorial in around 12h 44m.

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How to get fromManchester to Sutherlandby train, bus, car or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Sutherland by train, bus, car, or plane

Train via Edinburgh

Bus

Drive 426.7 mi

Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

Bus via Station

Train

Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train