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

The cheapest way to get from Galston to Greater Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galston to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Galston and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Galston to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Lane and arriving at Horton Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Galston and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Galston to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Galston to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Galston and Greater Manchester is 218 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galston to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Galston to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

Galston to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train, bus or fly from Galston to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Galston to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Galston to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galston to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Galston to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Galston to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Galston to Greater Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Galston to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Galston to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Galston to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 44m
£85–156
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 7m
£39–63
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Galston to Greater Manchestercar 210 mi
3h 52m
£51–74
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 3m
£63–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 40m
£52–116
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 Oxford Roadtrain
6h 29m
£76–186
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 29m
£62–169
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 Stockporttrain
6h 45m
£87–179

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Church Lane to St Mary's via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 5h 44m. 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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