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How to get fromGlenrothes to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain train Leven - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 49m
    £78–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    7h 7m
    £37–60

  3. Drive  240.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glenrothes to Manchestercar car 240.7 mi
    4h 12m
    £60–86

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 6m
    £56–159

  5. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Leven - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 34m
    £90–145

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h
    £66–168

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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