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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Manchester. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Manchester?

The distance between Saltcoats and Manchester is 253 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Saltcoats to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Manchester train from?

Saltcoats to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Train, bus or fly from Saltcoats to Manchester?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saltcoats to Manchester train arrive?

Saltcoats to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Manchester is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Saltcoats to Manchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 36m
£61–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 2m
£37–58
Drive 222.1 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Manchestercar 222.1 mi
4h 6m
£56–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 6m
£63–168
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 39m
£77–149
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 6m
£74–193
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 45m
£70–161

Saltcoats to Manchester by train

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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