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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wishaw is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Wishaw is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Wishaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Greenhead Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Wishaw?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Motherwell via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Wishaw?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Wishaw is 217 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wishaw without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Greater Manchester to Wishaw, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Wishaw bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Wishaw?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Wishaw is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wishaw bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Wishaw bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Wishaw train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Wishaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Wishaw is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Greater Manchester to Wishaw.

Where can I stay near Wishaw?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Wishaw.

Greater Manchester to Wishaw - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 29m
£43–120
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 21m
£31–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 12m
£34–59
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Wishawcar 202.9 mi
3h 29m
£51–73
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 36m
£64–175
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wishawtrain
6h 34m
£75–185

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

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Alexander Street via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Motherwell, and Milton Street in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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