What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester is to line 6 bus and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Manchester. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Manchester?

The distance between East Kilbride and Manchester is 233 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from East Kilbride to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Manchester bus from?

East Kilbride to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Manchester train from?

East Kilbride to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from East Kilbride to Manchester?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Manchester bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Manchester train arrive?

East Kilbride to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Manchester is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from East Kilbride to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Manchester?

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East Kilbride to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Kilbride to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 26m
£64–132
Line 6 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 2m
£30–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 34m
£32–57
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Manchestercar 205.5 mi
3h 31m
£52–74
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 10m
£59–192
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 58m
£66–208
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 24m
£68–202
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 40m
£60–156

East Kilbride to Manchester by train

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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