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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Whitburn is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Whitburn is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Whitburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Whitburn. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Heartlands Services via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Whitburn?

The distance between Manchester and Whitburn is 245 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Whitburn without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Manchester to Whitburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Whitburn bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manchester to Whitburn?

The best way to get from Manchester to Whitburn is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Whitburn bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Whitburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Whitburn is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Manchester to Whitburn.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Whitburn?

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Where can I stay near Whitburn?

There are 670+ hotels available in Whitburn.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Crossbus X18
4h 45m
£67–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 48m
£29–46
Drive 205.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Whitburncar 205.8 mi
3h 34m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 39m
£56–152
Train, bus via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Crossbus X18
5h 54m
£73–122
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h
£60–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 34m
£60–164
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 5m
£60–156

Manchester to Whitburn by train and bus

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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