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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Wanlockhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Museum of Lead Mining via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Wanlockhead?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Sanquhar via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Wanlockhead is 191 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead.

Where can I stay near Wanlockhead?

There are 361+ hotels available in Wanlockhead.

Greater Manchester to Wanlockhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sanquhartrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 13m
£90–154
Drive 180.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Wanlockheadcar 180.1 mi
3h 4m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus 31A / ...
8h 59m
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus 31A / ...
9h 8m

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Distance: 190.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Museum of Lead Mining via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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