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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Ballantrae takes 12h 50m and the fastest bus takes 8h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Ballantrae. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 50m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Ballantrae bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Ballantrae. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Ballantrae at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland10h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland19h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland12h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Ballantrae? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Ballantrae.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 7h 54m.

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