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How to get fromGirvan to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Girvan 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 30m
    £89–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    7h 39m
    £45–66

  3. Drive  214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Girvan to Manchestercar car 214.6 mi
    3h 57m
    £53–77

  4. Train, fly

    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
    6h 16m
    £80–217

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 48m
    £81–130

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    8h 19m
    £55–86

Girvan to Manchester by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Manchester Oxford Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Shudehill Interchange via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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