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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Manchester?

The distance between Airdrie and Manchester is 221 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Manchester without a car is to line 201 bus and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Airdrie to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Manchester bus from?

Airdrie to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Airdrie to Manchester?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 5h 35m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 9m, you could also train, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Airdrie to Manchester bus arrive?

Airdrie to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Airdrie to Manchester train arrive?

Airdrie to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Manchester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Airdrie to Manchester.

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

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Airdrie to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Airdrie to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 201 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Wellwynd to Milton Streetbus 201
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 30m
£43–124
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 35m
£26–45
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Manchestercar 208 mi
3h 32m
£52–75
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 9m
£56–172
Train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 49m
£78–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 40m
£34–61
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 2m
£69–175
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 46m
£79–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 48m
£63–155

Airdrie to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 219.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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