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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Alloa is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Alloa is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Alloa via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Alloa?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Alloa is 260 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Greater Manchester to Alloa, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Greater Manchester to Alloa train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Alloa?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Alloa is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Alloa bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Alloa train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Alloa train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Alloa is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Greater Manchester to Alloa.

Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 742+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
5h 9m
£82–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
7h 7m
£31–51
Drive 230.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Alloacar 230.4 mi
4h 7m
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 29m
£75–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
7h 44m
£57–130
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
6h 37m
£74–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 51m
£84–202

Greater Manchester to Alloa by bus, train, and foot

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Alloa via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Shillinghill via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 7h 7m.

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