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How to get fromTarbert, Harris to Manchesterby ferry, bus, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tarbert, Harris to Manchester by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    5. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    14h 24m
    £98–297

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    15h 40m
    £52–123

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scott Road to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SYY - MAN
    8h 48m

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    3. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    16h 16m
    £134–265

  5. Ferry, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    16h 45m
    £72–183

Tarbert, Harris to Manchester by foot, ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tarbert, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Tarbert, Harris to Manchester. However, you can walk to Tarbert, take the ferry to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, walk to Uig Pier, take the bus to Spean Crescent, walk to Spean Bridge, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Manchester Oxford Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tarbert, Harris to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Tarbert, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Uig Pier, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow in around 15h 40m.

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