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

The cheapest way to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carluke and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carluke to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Burton Lane and arriving at Horton Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carluke and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Carluke to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Carluke and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Motherwell and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Carluke to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Carluke and Greater Manchester is 219 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Carluke to Greater Manchester train from?

Carluke to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Carluke to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Carluke to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carluke to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Carluke to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Carluke to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carluke to Greater Manchester is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Carluke to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3650+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Carluke to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 3m
£78–148
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 50m
£30–45
Drive 199.2 mi
1. Drive from Carluke to Greater Manchestercar 199.2 mi
3h 24m
£49–71
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 42m
£62–171
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 15m
£46–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 46m
£41–94
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 27m
£71–178

Carluke to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Carluke, Scotland and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Carluke to St Mary's via Motherwell, Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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