There are 7 ways to get from Craig Tara to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 24m£91–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craig Tara Holiday Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 11m£30–54Drive 209.8 mi
- Drive from Craig Tara to Manchestercar 209.8 mi
3h 58m£52–75Train, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 2m£71–183Bus via Newmarket Street
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 56m£49–129Train, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 6m£84–210Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 42m£82–186
Craig Tara to Manchester by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craig Tara to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Craig Tara to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Craig Tara to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Craig Tara Holiday Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Craig Tara to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Craig Tara and Manchester is 269 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Craig Tara to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Craig Tara to Manchester, including transfers.
Craig Tara to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Craig Tara Holiday Park station.
Craig Tara to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Craig Tara to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Craig Tara, Scotland and Manchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to Manchester Piccadilly via Craig Tara Holiday Park, Killoch Place, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to Shudehill Interchange via Craig Tara Holiday Park and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Craig Tara Holiday Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
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More Questions & Answers
Craig Tara to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Craig Tara to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craig Tara to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Craig Tara to Manchester.
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