There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Irlam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 14m£65–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 2m£23–36Drive 212.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Irlamcar 212.2 mi
3h 33m£53–77Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irlamtrain
3h 35m£76–221Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 2m£23–36Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3h 59m£95–233
Scotland to Irlam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Irlam is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Irlam is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Lathom Road via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Scotland and Irlam is 229 miles. The road distance is 213.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Irlam without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Scotland to Irlam, including transfers.
Scotland to Irlam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Irlam is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 3h 59m.
Scotland to Irlam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Irlam is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Scotland to Irlam.
What companies run services between Scotland and Irlam, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Lathom Road via Preston, Salford Crescent, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–340
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irlam
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irlam
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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