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How to get fromCraig Tara to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Craig Tara to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 26m
    £84–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 35m
    £32–59

  3. Drive  209.8 mi

    1. Drive from Craig Tara to Manchestercar car 209.8 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    5h 55m
    £70–189

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 54m
    £74–123

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 47m
    £39–74

  7. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 55m
    £81–204

  8. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 34m
    £77–172

Craig Tara to Manchester by foot, bus, and train

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Craig Tara, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to Manchester Oxford Road via Craig Tara Holiday Park, Killoch Place, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to Shudehill Interchange via Craig Tara Holiday Park, Newmarket Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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