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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Wanlockheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sanquhartrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 12m
    £110–172

  2. Drive  180.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Wanlockheadcar car 180.1 mi
    3h 4m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus bus 31A / ...
    8h 53m

  4. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus bus 31A / ...
    9h 8m

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Wanlockhead via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Carlisle, and Sanquhar in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Museum of Lead Mining via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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