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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Fife to Manchester?

The distance between Fife and Manchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 255.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Fife to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Manchester bus from?

Fife to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Fife to Manchester?

The best way to get from Fife to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Fife to Manchester bus arrive?

Fife to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Manchester is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Fife to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Fife to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 7m
£77–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 48m
£39–59
Drive 253.8 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Manchestercar 253.8 mi
4h 32m
£63–91
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 9m
£78–180
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 45m
£87–149
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 21m
£115–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 58m
£82–194

Fife to Manchester by train

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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