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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Scotland to Manchester?

The distance between Scotland and Manchester is 223 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £29 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Scotland to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Manchester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £29 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Scotland to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Manchester train arrive?

Scotland to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Manchester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Scotland to Manchester.

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

Book your Scotland to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Manchester?

Book your Scotland to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Scotland to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scotland and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Scotland to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyPreston - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 19m
£29–131
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Manchester211.3 mi
4h 13m
£13–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
5h
£15–40
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2h 54m
£77–177
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 22m
£28–88
Drive 212.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Manchester212.5 mi
3h 36m
£52–75
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2h 59m
£89–225
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 23m
£60–160

Scotland to Manchester by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadilly via Preston in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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