What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Manchester is 243 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Manchester bus from?

Loch Lomond to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Manchester bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Manchester train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Manchester is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Loch Lomond to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

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Loch Lomond to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 46m
£73–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 53m
£30–50
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Manchestercar 232.7 mi
4h 1m
£58–83
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 57m
£55–156
Train via Lancaster
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 49m
£80–149
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 59m
£48–114
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 37m
£66–154

Loch Lomond to Manchester by train and foot

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Balloch to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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