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

The cheapest way to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilwinning and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Winnings Lane and arriving at Horton Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Kilwinning and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kilwinning and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Kilwinning and Greater Manchester is 250 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

Kilwinning to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilwinning station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Kilwinning to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilwinning to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Kilwinning to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilwinning to Greater Manchester is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Kilwinning to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kilwinning to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 31m
£77–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 12m
£40–60
Drive 221.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilwinning to Greater Manchestercar 221.2 mi
4h 4m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 14m
£64–167
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 39m
£61–148
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
6h
£75–192
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 59m
£77–162

Kilwinning to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kilwinning to St Mary's via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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