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Greater Manchester to Scotland

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Seven ways to Travel from Greater Manchester to Scotland

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By car (478 km)
5 h 10 min
478 km.
from $26
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Rideshare
5 h 10 min
478 km.
from $18.18
Train
3 h 56 min
388 km.
from $182.78
Bus, Plane (Line 87 bus to Ringway Airport)
3 h 48 min
388 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Line 87 bus to Ringway Airport)
4 h 26 min
388 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane
5 h 40 min
388 km.
from $155.90

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Bee Network

Phone:
+44 161 244 1000
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from Parkside to Chester
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Scotland is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Scotland is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Rusholme Centre and arriving at Glasgow via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Scotland?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Scotland is 358 km. The road distance is 350.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $51.09 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Greater Manchester to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Scotland bus from?

Greater Manchester to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Scotland?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $51.09 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Rail Station, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Scotland bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Scotland is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Greater Manchester to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 160+ hotels available in Scotland. Prices start at $56.85 per night.
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