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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Montrose is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Montrose is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Montrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Lloyds Pharmacy via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Montrose?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Montrose via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Montrose?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Montrose is 313 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Montrose without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Greater Manchester to Montrose, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Montrose?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Montrose is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Montrose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Montrose train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Montrose train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Montrose is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Greater Manchester to Montrose.

Where can I stay near Montrose?

There are 205+ hotels available in Montrose.

Greater Manchester to Montrose - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 6m
£108–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
8h 9m
£48–86
Drive 295.1 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Montrosecar 295.1 mi
5h 23m
£72–104
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 Montrosetrain
4h 43m
£91–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Montrosetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
10h 51m
£132–223
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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain
7h 43m
£85–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Montrosetrain
7h 10m
£113–314

Greater Manchester to Montrose by bus and train

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Montrose via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Lloyds Pharmacy via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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