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How to get fromManchester to Whitburnby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Crossbus bus X18
    4h 45m
    £68–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 48m
    £28–45

  3. Drive  205.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Whitburncar car 205.8 mi
    3h 34m
    £52–74

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 3m
    £51–152

  5. Train, bus via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Crossbus bus X18
    5h 54m
    £78–123

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 4m
    £53–172

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 34m
    £62–160

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 4m
    £61–155

Manchester to Whitburn by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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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 hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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