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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Manchester?

The distance between Glenrothes and Manchester is 254 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Glenrothes to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Manchester bus from?

Glenrothes to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Manchester train from?

Glenrothes to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train, bus or fly from Glenrothes to Manchester?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Manchester bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Manchester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Glenrothes to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3650+ hotels available in Manchester.

Glenrothes to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glenrothes to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 47m
£90–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 34m
£38–65
Drive 240.7 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Manchestercar 240.7 mi
4h 12m
£59–85
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 1m
£51–151
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 31m
£93–162
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 1m
£71–173

Glenrothes to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Manchester Oxford Road via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Haymarket in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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