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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fife is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fife is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Trading Estate via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Fife?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Fife is 266 miles. The road distance is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Fife without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Greater Manchester to Fife, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Fife?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Fife is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Fife is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Greater Manchester to Fife.

Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 974+ hotels available in Fife.

Greater Manchester to Fife - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Fife by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 43m
£96–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
7h 28m
£45–82
Drive 255.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Fifecar 255.5 mi
4h 37m
£63–90
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 Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 28m
£72–185
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
7h 1m
£93–159
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
6h 10m
£114–287
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 Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 50m
£87–207
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Cupartrain
7h 53m
£167–372

Greater Manchester to Fife by bus and train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Cupar via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Haymarket in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Trading Estate via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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