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How to Travel from

Manchester to The Scottish Borders

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Halston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Lindean Bus Shelter via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Manchester and The Scottish Borders is 286 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $36.96 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Scottish Borders is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Manchester to The Scottish Borders.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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