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How to get fromGreater Manchester to West Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to West Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train
    5h 27m
    £83–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    7h 36m
    £36–59

  3. Drive 228.3 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to West Kilbridecar car 228.3 mi
    4h 11m
    £56–81

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 21m
    £68–179

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 55m
    £76–196

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 57m
    £76–191

Greater Manchester to West Kilbride by bus and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to West Kilbride via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Manse Road via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Manse Court in around 7h 36m.

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