What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

The distance between Greater Manchester and The Kelpies is 250 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to The Kelpies bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to The Kelpies train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to The Kelpies bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to The Kelpies train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to The Kelpies is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 2865+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Greater Manchester to The Kelpies - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to The Kelpies 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
5h 38m
£87–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
7h 33m
£33–57
Drive 220.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to The Kelpiescar 220.5 mi
3h 51m
£54–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 20m
£50–149
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
6h 27m
£50–92
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
6h 49m
£65–167
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 40m
£65–171

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to The Kelpies via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 7h 33m.

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