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

The cheapest way to get from Prestonpans to Manchester is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestonpans to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Prestonpans and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestonpans to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ayres Wynd and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Prestonpans and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Prestonpans to Manchester?

The distance between Prestonpans and Manchester is 231 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Prestonpans to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Manchester bus from?

Prestonpans to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Prestonpans to Manchester train from?

Prestonpans to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Prestonpans to Manchester?

The best way to get from Prestonpans to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Prestonpans to Manchester bus arrive?

Prestonpans to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestonpans to Manchester train arrive?

Prestonpans to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Prestonpans to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestonpans to Manchester is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Prestonpans to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 23m
£32–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 47m
£26–61
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Prestonpans to Manchestercar 208.9 mi
4h 1m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 4m
£72–178
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayres Wynd to Haymarket Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 41m
£80–206
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 3m
£75–247
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 41m
£60–167

Prestonpans to Manchester by train

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–120 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayres Wynd to Shudehill Interchange via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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