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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banchory is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Banchory is to line 87 bus and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Banchory?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Banchory. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Mount Street via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Banchory?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Banchory. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aberdeen via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Banchory?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Banchory is 299 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Banchory without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 41m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Greater Manchester to Banchory, including transfers.

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

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

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

Greater Manchester to Banchory train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Banchory?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Banchory is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 41m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Banchory bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Banchory train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Banchory train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Banchory?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Banchory is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Greater Manchester to Banchory.

Where can I stay near Banchory?

There are 221+ hotels available in Banchory.

Greater Manchester to Banchory - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 87 bus

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

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Line 87 bus to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 26m
£80–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
9h 37m
£46–78
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
8h 41m
£119–254
Drive 320 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Banchorycar 320 mi
5h 42m
£78–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 52m
£102–280
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 30m
£110–186

Greater Manchester to Banchory by bus and train

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Mount Street via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Union Square Bus Station in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Mount Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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