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 £28 - £45 and takes 6h.

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 6h.

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 Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Manchester?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Manchester is 242 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 40m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 ScotRail, depart from Balloch 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 40m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h.

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 ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 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 Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 40m
£81–150
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 / ...
6h
£29–45
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Manchestercar 232.7 mi
4h 1m
£57–82
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 58m
£55–156
Train via Preston
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
£73–157
Bus via Balloch
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 59m
£48–125
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
£66–159

Loch Lomond to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h.

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