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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wishaw is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wishaw is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wishaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Greenhead Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Wishaw?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Wishaw via Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wishaw?

The distance between Manchester and Wishaw is 215 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Wishaw without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Manchester to Wishaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wishaw bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wishaw train from?

Manchester to Wishaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Wishaw?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wishaw is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Wishaw bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Wishaw train arrive?

Manchester to Wishaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wishaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wishaw is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Manchester to Wishaw.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Wishaw?

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Where can I stay near Wishaw?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 33m
£35–80
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 17m
£15–40
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wishawcar 201.1 mi
3h 26m
£50–72
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 20m
£56–143
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 59m
£32–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 19m
£28–40
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wishawtrain
5h 59m
£74–195
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 11m
£37–174

Manchester to Wishaw by train and bus

47Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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