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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Manchester is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Tain to Manchester?

The distance between Tain and Manchester is 361 miles. The road distance is 396 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Manchester without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 38m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Tain to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Manchester bus from?

Tain to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Tain to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Manchester?

The best way to get from Tain to Manchester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 38m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Tain to Manchester bus arrive?

Tain to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Tain to Manchester train arrive?

Tain to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Manchester is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Tain to Manchester.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Tain to Manchester by train, plane, bus, 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
5h 15m
£97–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 5m
£52–84
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
9h 38m
£88–220
Drive 393.7 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Manchestercar 393.7 mi
6h 54m
£96–139
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
7h 50m
£102–265
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 24m
£77–315
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
11h 16m
£81–108

Tain to Manchester by train

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9h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Shudehill Interchange via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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