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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Paisley to Manchester?

The distance between Paisley and Manchester is 229 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Paisley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Manchester bus from?

Paisley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Manchester train from?

Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Paisley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Paisley to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Paisley to Manchester bus arrive?

Paisley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Paisley to Manchester train arrive?

Paisley to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Manchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Paisley to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3442+ hotels available in Manchester.

Paisley to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Paisley to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford RoadBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
4h 9m
£34–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
6h 20m
£15–35
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Manchester219.6 mi
3h 44m
£56–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
4h 4m
£62–141
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
7h 24m
£33–55
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 10m
£71–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 5m
£53–155

Paisley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 228.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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