What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Port Appin?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Port Appin. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Bridge Junction via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Port Appin?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Port Appin. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Connel Ferry via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Port Appin is 330 miles. The road distance is 318.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £150 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Port Appin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Port Appin train from?

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £150 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Port Appin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Port Appin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Port Appin?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Port Appin is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Greater Manchester to Port Appin.

Where can I stay near Port Appin?

There are 552+ hotels available in Port Appin.

Greater Manchester to Port Appin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Port Appin 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 Connel Ferrytrain
8h 16m
£156–276
Drive 316.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Port Appincar 316.2 mi
5h 47m
£79–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junctionbus 976
9h 31m
£101–143
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Connelbus
7h 48m
£140–274
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bridge Junctionbus 976
11h
£114–180
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Appinbus
8h 15m
£120–262
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 bus from Glasgow Airport to Connelbus
8h 35m
£147–267
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Connelbus
9h 26m
£146–287

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Port Appin via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Connel Ferry in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Port Appin via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bridge Junction in around 9h 31m.

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