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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Johnstone and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Margarets Nursery School and arriving at Horton Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Johnstone and Greater Manchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

Johnstone to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Johnstone to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Johnstone to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h.

Where does the Johnstone to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Johnstone to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Johnstone to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Johnstone to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Johnstone to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Greater Manchester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Johnstone to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3617+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Johnstone to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Johnstone to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 17m
£71–139
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 43m
£32–49
Drive 226.2 mi
1. Drive from Johnstone to Greater Manchestercar 226.2 mi
3h 49m
£57–82
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h
£57–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tannahill Crescent to Central Stationbus 38A / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 16m
£56–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 47m
£47–107
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 46m
£68–182
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
5h 45m
£70–152

Johnstone to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Johnstone to St Mary's via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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